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Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
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Level 2 Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) shall perform, or review, technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations, and recommend mitigation strategies. The ISSE validates and verifies system security requirements definitions and analysis and establishes system security designs.
Responsibilities include designing, developing, implementing, and/or integrating IA and security systems and componentsspanning networks, computing systems, and enclave environments, including those with multiple enclaves and varied data protection/classification requirements. The ISSE builds IA into systems deployed to operational environments and assists architects and developers in implementing appropriate security functionality to ensure compliance with enterprise solutions and Agency policy.
Key tasks also include:
Supporting the development of security architectures
Enforcing trusted relationships among external systems and architectures
Assessing and mitigating system security risks throughout the program lifecycle
Participating in security planning, assessments, risk analyses, and awareness activities for systems and networks
Reviewing certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation for completeness and compliance
Applying expertise across areas including: system design, security engineering lifecycle, risk management, COTS/GOTS cryptography, identification, authentication, system integration, contingency planning, auditing, and more
The ISSE supports authorization efforts aligned with NSA/CSS Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP), DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST RMF, and other NSA/CSS security engineering business processes.
Core Capabilities Expected:
Participate as a security engineering representative on engineering teams for secure design, development, and integration of systems and enclaves
Serve as the
primary
security engineering representative on teams for IA architecture and system integration
Apply knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structures to implement secure environments
Interact directly with customers and cross-functional project teams
Support Government enforcement of trusted external system relationships
Identify and define overall security requirements for Government data handling
Conduct security planning, risk analysis, and risk management
Recommend system-level security solutions
Perform system or network designs across multiple enclaves and classification boundaries
Required:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related field (or 4 years of equivalent ISSE experience)
14+ years of experience as an ISSE on similar programs and contracts
DoD 8570.01-M compliance with IASAE Level 2
CISSP Certification
Experience with AI/ML RMF SSP authorization
Expertise in AI/ML services contracts and configurations
Proficiency in conducting AI/ML request security reviews
Current TSSCI and Full Scope Polygraph
Desired:
Advanced degree in a relevant field
Additional certifications in cybersecurity or AI/ML
Experience leading teams or mentoring junior security professionals
Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex security concepts to diverse audiences
Familiarity with emerging AI/ML security trends and best practices
Level 2 Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) shall perform, or review, technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations, and recommend mitigation strategies. The ISSE validates and verifies system security requirements definitions and analysis and establishes system security designs.
Responsibilities include designing, developing, implementing, and/or integrating IA and security systems and componentsspanning networks, computing systems, and enclave environments, including those with multiple enclaves and varied data protection/classification requirements. The ISSE builds IA into systems deployed to operational environments and assists architects and developers in implementing appropriate security functionality to ensure compliance with enterprise solutions and Agency policy.
Key tasks also include:
Supporting the development of security architectures
Enforcing trusted relationships among external systems and architectures
Assessing and mitigating system security risks throughout the program lifecycle
Participating in security planning, assessments, risk analyses, and awareness activities for systems and networks
Reviewing certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation for completeness and compliance
Applying expertise across areas including: system design, security engineering lifecycle, risk management, COTS/GOTS cryptography, identification, authentication, system integration, contingency planning, auditing, and more
The ISSE supports authorization efforts aligned with NSA/CSS Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP), DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST RMF, and other NSA/CSS security engineering business processes.
Core Capabilities Expected:
Participate as a security engineering representative on engineering teams for secure design, development, and integration of systems and enclaves
Serve as the
primary
security engineering representative on teams for IA architecture and system integration
Apply knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structures to implement secure environments
Interact directly with customers and cross-functional project teams
Support Government enforcement of trusted external system relationships
Identify and define overall security requirements for Government data handling
Conduct security planning, risk analysis, and risk management
Recommend system-level security solutions
Perform system or network designs across multiple enclaves and classification boundaries
Required:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related field (or 4 years of equivalent ISSE experience)
14+ years of experience as an ISSE on similar programs and contracts
DoD 8570.01-M compliance with IASAE Level 2
CISSP Certification
Experience with AI/ML RMF SSP authorization
Expertise in AI/ML services contracts and configurations
Proficiency in conducting AI/ML request security reviews
Current TSSCI and Full Scope Polygraph
Desired:
Advanced degree in a relevant field
Additional certifications in cybersecurity or AI/ML
Experience leading teams or mentoring junior security professionals
Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex security concepts to diverse audiences
Familiarity with emerging AI/ML security trends and best practices