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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cybersecurity System Security Engineer (CSSE) III - **Company:** K2 Group Inc - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $127,400.0 - $167,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Cyber Security, Information Security Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, SAP (Applications), SAP Implementation - **Published:** July 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9043515/cybersecurity-system-security-engineer-csse-iii ## About the Role * 12 - 15 years total experience, including minimum 8 years' experience within SCI or SAR environment. Minimum 4 years of SAP relevant experience highly desired. Education: * Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent additional experience (4 years) Certifications: * Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 3 and Information Assurance Manager Level 3 . CISSP Recommended. Security Clearance: * Current Top Secret Clearance with active SCI Eligibility * Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information * Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph Other Requirements: * Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/JAFANs/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents * Full understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG) processes for system accreditation, along with legacy (DITSCAP, DIACAP) processes * Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners * Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) * Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision * Willingness to travel within the organizational Area of Responsibility (AOR) (note - could be extensive, and will include both air and ground transportation) ## Description The System Security Engineer's primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting SMC and AFSPC acquisition programs. The position will provide "day-to-day" support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities to meet NIST Cybersecurity requirements for system assessment & authorization. Performance shall include: * Lead a team of System Security Engineers and Certification and Accreditation Analysts responsible for ensuring the customer's national and international security interests are protected as acquisition systems are designed and tested * Chair and or Co-Chair customer and SAP community Cybersecurity working groups, participate in SSE IPT reviews * Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of information system security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructures * Provides expert level consultation and technical services on all aspects of Information Security * Review SSE related designs and provides security compliance recommendations * Develop and provide Cybersecurity risk management recommendations to the customer * Provide SSE support for Mission and Training systems design and development * Assist with development and maintenance of the Program Protection Plan & Cybersecurity Strategy * Assist with site activation activities and design reviews, to include test & evaluation of systems * Represent the Government Program Manager in various SSE related working groups, advisory groups, and advisory council meetings * Work directly with approval/accreditation authorities to obtain systems' Authorization to Operate ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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