ISSE (Engineer Info Assurance 4) - 29776

About the Role

HII Mission Technologies is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support the AFSOC Technology, Integration, and Support Cooperative (TISC) in Mary Esther, Florida. The selected candidate will provide cybersecurity engineering, security architecture, technical risk analysis, and RMF engineering support across various environments, including cloud-based, on-premises, enterprise transport, and mobile mission environments. This role is part of the DMATS Program, supporting Air Force Special Operations Command.

Responsibilities

• Cybersecurity Engineering:
  • Advise and support system engineers throughout the system development lifecycle by integrating cybersecurity requirements, evaluating technical risk, and recommending secure implementation approaches.
  • Evaluate proposed system designs, architectures, technologies, and configuration changes to identify cybersecurity risks and recommend mitigations.
  • Identify cybersecurity risks and provide engineering recommendations for secure system implementation, operation, and sustainment.
  • Assess implemented cybersecurity controls to validate effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Vulnerability Management:
  • Manage enterprise vulnerability management tools such as ACAS, STIG Manager, SCAP assessments, SBOM analysis, and related technologies.
  • Perform vulnerability and compliance assessments to identify weaknesses and assess security posture.
  • Analyze assessment results, evaluate risk, and recommend remediation strategies.
  • Support continuous monitoring by validating remediation efforts and communicating risks to stakeholders.
• RMF and Authorization Support:
  • Support information systems throughout the RMF lifecycle, providing expertise for security control implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.
  • Develop technical content for RMF documentation, including SARs, POA&Ms, and authorization packages.
  • Evaluate system changes to determine their impact on cybersecurity posture.
  • Provide technical recommendations to support risk-based decisions.

Qualifications

• 9 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 7 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree in a related field.
• 4 years of relevant experience with a PhD or Juris Doctorate in a related field.
• 13 years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity engineering in cloud, hybrid, and enterprise IT environments.
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level III certification (e.g., CISSP, GSLC, CISSP-ISSEP, SECURITY X).
• Experience with RMF, security control implementation, cybersecurity assessments, and continuous monitoring in DoD/DoW systems.
• Experience evaluating technical cybersecurity risk and developing engineering recommendations.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience supporting AFSOC, USSOCOM, or Joint environments.
• Experience with AWS GovCloud, Kubernetes, containerized workloads, and cloud-native security architectures.
• Experience with DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline security.
• Experience implementing Zero Trust architectures.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., SPLUNK, WAZUH, Elastic Security).
• Experience with ACAS, STIG Manager, SCAP assessments, SBOM analysis, and related tools.
• Experience supporting mobile platforms and device security.
• Advanced cybersecurity engineering certifications (e.g., Security X, CISSP-ISSEP).

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office environment.

Pay

Anticipated Salary Range: $106,472.00 - $150,000.00

About HII Mission Technologies

HII Mission Technologies, part of HII’s Mission Technologies division, delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners worldwide. With capabilities ranging from C5ISR, AI, and cyber operations to fleet sustainment and unmanned underwater vehicles, we are leading the next evolution of national defense. Join our team of over 7,000 professionals and contribute to groundbreaking solutions.