Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
Position Overview
Open Systems Technologies Corporation (OST) is seeking Information System Security Engineers (ISSEs) to support mission-critical Government programs. This role focuses on integrating cybersecurity engineering principles across system design, implementation, accreditation, and sustainment activities within complex classified environments.
Required Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
- U.S. Citizenship
- DoD 8570/8140 IASAE Level II compliant certification required
- Strong understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- Experience supporting Assessment & Authorization (A&A) and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes
- Experience with security control implementation, validation, and continuous monitoring
- Familiarity with NIST SP 800-37 and NIST SP 800-53 (Rev. 3 and/or Rev. 5)
- Experience with RMF and cybersecurity tools such as: LATTE, ART, XACTA, BISCOTTI, WATCHCAT, STE
- Experience with compliance and configuration scanning tools
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
Technical Responsibilities
- Support the full RMF lifecycle for classified systems
- Assist with A&A package development and Authority to Operate (ATO) maintenance
- Implement, assess, and validate security controls
- Perform Security Control Traceability and technical validation
- Develop and maintain RMF artifacts and body of evidence packages
- Support system boundary definition and security architecture documentation
- Conduct compliance and vulnerability scanning analysis
- Validate findings including false positive identification and remediation verification
- Manage patch validation and security compliance efforts
- Participate in Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) activities
Core ISSE Skill Areas
- A&A execution and support
- Security Control implementation and validation
- RMF documentation and artifact development
- System boundary definition and architecture support
- Vulnerability management and remediation tracking
- STIG implementation and compliance validation
- Technical security assessment and risk analysis
- Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) support
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in classified Government cybersecurity environments
- Familiarity with enterprise Linux, network, or cloud systems
- Understanding of vulnerability management and cybersecurity automation tools
- Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or mission systems
- IASAE Level II Certification Examples: CISSP, CASP+, CCSP, CSSLP
Benefits
- 3 Weeks Paid Time Off
- 11 Federal Holidays
- Medical and Dental Coverage
- Short-Term Disability (STD)
- Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Life Insurance
- AD&D Coverage
- 401(k) with up to 4% Company Match
About OST
OST has been supporting Government missions since 1996 and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 3 Weeks Paid Time Off
- 11 Federal Holidays
- Medical and Dental Coverage
- Short-Term Disability (STD)
- Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Life Insurance
- AD&D Coverage
- 401(k) with up to 4% Company Match
OST is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing innovative cybersecurity and engineering solutions to support critical Government missions. We value technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.
We request Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the state.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor.