Senior Systems Engineer - Cybersecurity / ISSO

Integral Federal
Tysons, VA, United States
4 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Compensation
$120,000.0 - $135,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Amazon Web Services Component-Based Software Engineering Systems Engineering Biometrics Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Security Cyber Security Continuous Delivery Continuous Integration Linux DevOps
+10 more
Disaster Recovery Identity and Access Management Information Security Management Network Security Systems Integration Software Vulnerability Management Data Logging Windows Security Plan of Action and Milestones Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

The Senior Systems Engineer - Cybersecurity / ISSO provides systems engineering and cybersecurity support for Army biometric systems and serves as the contractor Information System Security Officer (ISSO). The engineer maintains the system cybersecurity posture, RMF/ATO documentation and continuous-monitoring activities while also supporting technical security engineering, system hardening, vulnerability remediation, cloud security, and operational sustainment., * Serve as contractor ISSO and primary interface with Government ISSM/ISO/SCA cybersecurity personnel.

  • Maintain RMF authorization documentation and cybersecurity artifacts within eMASS.
  • Maintain ATO/Assess Only authorization status, SSP/control evidence, POA&M, STIG status, scan results, and continuous-monitoring documentation.
  • Perform or coordinate ACAS vulnerability scanning, STIG assessments, IAVA/IAVM response, and security-control validation.
  • Prepare recurring cybersecurity status reports and provide Government-required cybersecurity information.
  • Coordinate technical remediation with cloud, platform, network, and DevOps engineers and verify corrective actions.
  • Support AWS GovCloud security including IAM, logging, encryption, network-security configuration, and security monitoring.
  • Support system hardening and implementation of security controls across Linux, Windows, cloud, network, and application components.
  • Maintain cybersecurity documentation following architecture, configuration, software, or infrastructure changes.
  • Support security incident-response planning and execution.
  • Support disaster-recovery/contingency-planning exercises and associated cybersecurity artifacts.
  • Perform broader systems-engineering, cloud-security, configuration, testing, and technical-analysis activities when not engaged in dedicated ISSO tasks.
  • Cross-train with the other BPS Systems Engineers to maintain continuity. *

Requirements

Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant engineering discipline
  • Seven (7) years of professional experience in systems engineering
  • Hands-on experience supporting DoD/Army RMF and eMASS.
  • Experience maintaining an active ATO and continuous-monitoring program.
  • POA&M management.
  • NIST 800-53 / 800-37.
  • Experience with software integration or testing, including analyzing and implementing test plans and scripts. Understanding of ANSI/NIST ITL and DoW Electronic Biometric Transmission Specification (EBTS).
  • Familiarity with biometric systems. Knowledge of system-of-systems engineering and integration directorate processes.
  • Experience with DevOps practices and tools, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD).
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
  • Secret security clearance.

Preferred:

  • AWS GovCloud/cloud security.
  • STIG Viewer/Evaluate-STIG.
  • IAM and cloud-security architecture.
  • Linux/Windows security hardening.
  • Security incident response and disaster recovery.

Benefits & conditions

Salary range: $120,000 - $135,000

The above salary range represents a general guideline. Integral Federal considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers, such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and/or discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay., We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including paid parental leave and immediate vesting in our 401(k). Give us a try and become part of a curated group of professionals at Integral Federal!

Our package also includes:

· Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Paid Time Off & Holidays

· Earned Bonuses & Awards

· Professional Training Reimbursement

· Employee Assistance Program

About the company

Integral partners with federal defense, intelligence, and civilian leaders to tackle their most important challenges and deliver positive outcomes. Since our founding in 1998, we have helped clients leverage existing and emerging technologies to transform their enterprises, empower growth, drive innovation, and build sustainable success. The forward-leaning solutions we deliver are tailored to each mission with a focus on keeping our nation safe and secure.

Integral is headquartered in McLean, VA and serves clients throughout the country.

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