Senior Information Systems Engineer
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Job description
Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Information Systems Engineer supporting the AFLCMC/EBD Joint Strike Missile Program at Eglin Air Force Base, FL. Responsibilities: Duties include, but not limited to:
- Provide expert guidance on technology-related risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Perform system resource management to ensure optimal performance and availability.
- Maintain configuration baselines and accurately document all system changes.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation for supported systems.
- Conduct inventories, inspections, troubleshooting, and oversight of secure equipment and classified keying material in support of COMSEC requirements.
- Ensure proper receipt, transfer, accountability, safeguarding, and destruction of COMSEC material and equipment.
- Perform courier duties for COMSEC materials in accordance with established procedures.
- Collect, maintain, and report data required for internal and external reporting obligations.
- Conduct self-inspections and support preparation efforts for customer or compliance inspections.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of cybersecurity plans, policies, and procedures.
- Apply working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 controls and processes required for obtaining and sustaining an Authority to Operate (ATO) or Authority to Connect (ATC).
- Maintain and update systems, configurations, and documentation as operational requirements evolve.
- Analyze mission needs and convert them into clear software or system specifications.
- Conduct integration testing involving hardware and software components to validate functionality and compliance.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Technical writing within technology?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Minimum Required Qualifications Clearance: Must have a current Secret and ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) in a computer science program + 13 years Relevant Experience OR Master of Science (MS) in a computer science program + 8 years Relevant Experience, OR Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in a computer science program + 5 years Relevant Experience, Clearance: Top Secret Education: Master of Science (MS) in an ABET-accredited computer science program + 8 years Relevant Experience, OR Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) + 5 years Relevant Experience Technical Skills
- Proficiency in handling, tracking, safeguarding, and destroying classified keying material and secure equipment.
- Working understanding of NIST SP 800-53, ATO/ATC processes, and cybersecurity compliance documentation.
- Ability to maintain configuration baselines, document system changes, and perform system resource management.
- Skilled in writing system documentation, procedures, and technical reports to support audits and inspections.
- Experience conducting integration testing involving hardware/software interfaces and translating mission needs into technical requirements.
Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to convey technical information clearly to diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing.
- Maintains strict accuracy in inventories, documentation, and compliance activities under secure conditions.
- Comfortable working with cybersecurity, engineering, leadership, and mission support teams.
- Capable of identifying risks, developing mitigation strategies, and troubleshooting issues efficiently.
- Able to manage shifting requirements, multiple tasks, and evolving mission objectives in a secure environment.