Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Journeyman

About the role

KAIROS, Inc. is searching for an energetic, experienced, and highly motivated Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Journeyman, to join our team. This position will work a hybrid schedule with at a minimum of two days a week on site work at St. Inigoes, MD.

Responsibilities

• Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure.
• Manage all aspects of the RMF process from start to finish and support accreditation package development through customer acceptance.
• Perform ACAS scans and complete Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) on the systems or networks under test, as required.
• Develop and maintain required RMF artifacts.
• Maintain system Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) records.
• Conduct Cybersecurity testing analysis and provide overall vulnerability and risk assessment reports.
• Draft, track and monitor Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Work closely with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), assigned Information System Security Engineers, and System Administrators to ensure system compliance with Federal and DoD regulations, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Prepare detailed descriptions of issues, status updates, recommendations, and reports for all levels of the organization.
• Serve as the system's primary action officer with regards to cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Strong facilitation skills when communicating results of findings.
• Well organized and a strong attention to detail.
• Strong customer relations, analytics, and documentation skills.
• Self-starter, highly motivated, strong work ethic with a commitment to quality.
• Microsoft office suite proficiency, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to work within a challenging, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to multi-task and meet competing, deliverable deadlines.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide clear status and/or adequately communicate issues.
• Ability to adapt to evolving technology.
• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, IT, or another related field (required).
• At least one (1) of the following certifications required: - Security + CE, CGRC (formerly CAP), CASP+, CISSP.
• Three (3) to seven (7) years of experience with RMF and A&A package development (required).
• Experience with eMASS tool (required).
• Experience with security/validation testing tools to include vulnerability scanners (Nessus) and DISA STIGs (desired).
• Experience with Navy RMF Process Guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) (desired).
• Experience applying RMF/cybersecurity to tactical systems (desired).
• Experience working in a DoD environment (Contractor/Civilian/Military) (desired).

Benefits

• Medical Coverage with option for Health Savings Account.
• Employer Paid Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term/Long-term insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Eleven (11) Paid Holidays.
• Certification reimbursement program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Rewards and recognition programs.
• Community outreach events through our KAIROS Kares group.

Pay

The estimated salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000. KAIROS also provides a comprehensive benefits package as additional employee compensation.

Schedule

This position will work a hybrid schedule with at a minimum of two days a week on site work at St. Inigoes, MD.