Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Senior - PR 1458

About the role

PE Systems is seeking an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Senior to support the strategic and operational success of NC3 (Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications) programs at Hanscom AFB, MA. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of NC3 missions, policies, and objectives, and will play a critical role in advising management on the effectiveness and sustainability of NC3 operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate system security implementation activities and cybersecurity processes for the development, integration, and modification of mission-critical systems.
• Provide subject matter expertise on acquisition security requirements and cybersecurity documentation in accordance with DoD cybersecurity policies and guidance.
• Support System Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities throughout the system lifecycle.
• Assist with COMSEC (Communications Security) certification efforts and associated documentation requirements.
• Support the design, development, implementation, and integration of information assurance (IA), cybersecurity, and cryptographic architectures.
• Serve as the Program Management Office (PMO) subject matter expert for system security implementation and security compliance activities.
• Ensure IA security protections, cybersecurity controls, and security requirements are incorporated into system design and development efforts.
• Conduct technical reviews of system architectures, cybersecurity controls, and security engineering activities.
• Perform non-technical program and compliance reviews to evaluate adherence to security requirements and policies.
• Support development and test activities by participating in audits, assessments, and verification efforts.
• Apply security systems engineering principles across hardware, software, operating systems, networks, and application environments.
• Assess operating system security features, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Perform information assurance and cybersecurity vulnerability testing to identify and reduce system risk.
• Support cryptographic engineering activities, including requirements development, architecture design, implementation, and certification processes.
• Ensure cryptographic solutions comply with NSA/CSS policies, standards, and certification requirements.
• Implement system security and Program Protection measures for major defense acquisition and system development programs.
• Assist in the development, review, and execution of Program Protection Plans (PPPs) and related security documentation.
• Provide cybersecurity and IA/security engineering expertise