Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
Amentum · Chantilly, VA · 2 wk ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Information System Security Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will bring extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in cybersecurity engineering, risk management frameworks, and secure software development lifecycle management.
Responsibilities
- Oversee cybersecurity measures for applications within an agile software environment.
- Manage the assessment and authorization (A&A) efforts for accrediting and reaccrediting system authorizations.
- Utilize common control provider (CCP) knowledge to secure authorization for applications on new platforms.
- Work closely with stakeholders to ensure seamless decommissioning and accreditation of replacement systems with no downtime.
- Conduct technical exchange meetings (TEMs) and liaise with key departments to facilitate A&A efforts.
- Track and manage Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs) across all systems, ensuring completion and recommending remediation steps.
- Conduct system self-scans to support initial, update, and reaccreditation efforts.
- Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, and risk assessments.
- Create Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation and other critical artifacts for system A&A efforts.
- Develop and document security evaluation of test plans and procedures.
- Provide documentation and recommendations for security best practices and risk management framework (RMF) accreditation.
- Drive application security and secure software development lifecycles, including containerization security as per NIST SP 800-190.
- Conduct hands-on security testing, analyze test results, and recommend countermeasures.
- Provide guidance on cloud computing services, deployment architecture, and network management tools.
- Review project requirements and assist in the development and tracking of project tasks and client deliverables.
- Communicate with clients on project specific activities and manage project related deliverables.
- Facilitate process working groups to analyze existing processes and create new business strategies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Security and Intelligence, or a related field.
- Security+ CE, AWS Advanced Architect, and Splunk Fundamentals 1 and 2 certifications.
- Extensive experience in information system security engineering, risk assessment, and vulnerability management.
- Strong understanding of cloud computing services, secure software development lifecycles, and containerization security.
- Proficient in creating and maintaining security documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Demonstrated experience in leading technical exchange meetings, managing project deliverables, and ensuring compliance with security standards and policies.
- TS/SCI w/ poly clearance required.
- Minimum 8 years of experience.
Preferred: Excellent technical writing and documentation skills. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Pay
$190,000 - $225,000
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.