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# Information System Security Engineer

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Kiln, MS, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $166,400.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Xacta, Artificial Intelligence, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Identity and Access Management, Information Security Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Information Systems Security Engineering Professional, Smartsuite, Security Content Automation Protocol, Security Information and Event Management, Systems Architecture, Software Vulnerability Management, SC Clearance, Nessus, Apache Nifi, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/ms/kiln/29b4ac7d-4a3a-4b09-ba2c-720ad5f86e30

## About the Role

5+ years of experience supporting cybersecurity accreditation, authorization, or compliance activities for federal or classified environments

 - 5+ years of experience with Xacta governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools such as Xacta 360 or legacy Xacta IA Manager, including development or maintenance of RMF or authorization packages

 - Experience supporting the full RMF lifecycle, including categorization, control selection and documentation, assessment support, authorization, and continuous monitoring

 - Experience developing and maintaining cybersecurity documentation such as SSPs, control narratives, POA&Ms, contingency documentation, and configuration management documentation

 - Experience working with vulnerability data, compliance results, or evidence to support ongoing authorization and monitoring activities

 - Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4 or Rev. 5 and general federal cybersecurity control implementation practices

 - Ability to translate technical system architecture, infrastructure design, and operational details into clear compliance documentation

 - TS/SCI clearance

 - HS diploma or GED

 - DoD IAT or IAM II Cybersecurity Workforce Certification such as CompTIA Security+ Certification

Nice to have:

 - Experience processing RMF packages in Xacta GRC tools for Department of Navy information systems

 - Experience with cross domain solution (CDS) technologies, configurations, and security mechanisms

 - Experience with Everfox CDS technologies and related authorization or security mechanisms

 - Experience supporting Navy-specific cybersecurity policies, training requirements, systems, or workflows

 - Experience supporting classified cybersecurity documentation in SCI or SCIF environments

 - Knowledge of JWICS security requirements and IC overlay requirements

 - Knowledge of Apache NiFi, including relevant components and configuration considerations

 - Knowledge of NAVINTEL assessment and authorization processes, business rules, or CDS overlay requirements

 - Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, CS, Engineering, or a related field

Skills

xacta, Rmf, Risk management, Emass, Information assurance, Cissp, Nist, Security policy, Ts/sci, Security, Information security, Systems security, Cyber security, Cissp certification, Active secret clearance, Vulnerability, Siem, Nessus, Incident response, Vulnerability assessment, Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

## Description

Kilns
Nessus
Operations
Governance
Apache NiFi
NIST 800-53
Cyber Security
Risk Management
Security Systems
Secret Clearance
Security Policies
Incident Response
CompTIA Security+
Business Valuation
Workflow Management
Information Systems
Systems Architecture
Information Assurance
Continuous Monitoring
Full Stack Development
Cross-Domain Solutions
Artificial Intelligence
Business Transformation
Cyber Security Policies
Configuration Management
Vulnerability Management
IAM Level II Certification
Assessment And Authorization
Information Systems Security
Security Requirements Analysis
Governance Risk Management And Compliance
Security Information And Event Management (SIEM)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance), TEKsystems is seeking an Information System Security Engineer to support a government program on site at Stennis Space Center. This person will need experience doing RMF Accreditations in the IC community utilizing Xacta., Kilns
Nessus
Operations
Governance
Apache NiFi
NIST 800-53
Cyber Security
Risk Management
Security Systems
Secret Clearance
Security Policies
Incident Response
CompTIA Security+
Business Valuation
Workflow Management
Information Systems
Systems Architecture
Information Assurance
Continuous Monitoring
Full Stack Development
Cross-Domain Solutions
Artificial Intelligence
Business Transformation
Cyber Security Policies
Configuration Management
Vulnerability Management
IAM Level II Certification
Assessment And Authorization
Information Systems Security
Security Requirements Analysis
Governance Risk Management And Compliance
Security Information And Event Management (SIEM)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
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Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)
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Equities
Innovation
Resilience
Market Data
Self-Starter
Communication
Risk Analysis
Cyber Security
Risk Management
Ancient History
System Lifecycle
Security Testing
Security Controls
Security Policies
CompTIA Security+
Design Life Cycle
Information Systems
Security Engineering
System Administration
Information Assurance
Risk Management Framework
Authorization (Computing)
Information Systems Security
Security Requirements Analysis
Security Content Automation Protocol
Certified Information Security Manager
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
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