Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience supporting DoD or Navy RMF processes, developing and maintaining cybersecurity authorization artifacts, assessing security controls, identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, and maintaining systems in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of the Navy (DoN) cybersecurity requirements., * Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities for Navy information systems.

• Develop, maintain, and update Navy Security Authorization Packages and associated cybersecurity documentation.
• Develop and maintain RMF artifacts, including Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), risk assessments, Security Assessment Plans, security plans, and supporting authorization documentation.
• Assess and validate the implementation of applicable security controls and support continuous monitoring activities.
• Maintain RMF and authorization documentation within eMASS, ensuring packages remain current as systems, software, hardware, infrastructure, and operating environments change.
• Conduct system and network vulnerability analysis and evaluate cybersecurity risks associated with system changes and integrations.
• Analyze vulnerability and compliance findings using ACAS/Tenable and support remediation and risk-mitigation activities.
• Support system hardening and cybersecurity compliance in accordance with applicable DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and DoD/DoN cybersecurity requirements.
• Evaluate system and network configurations for compliance with cybersecurity policies and security requirements.
• Provide cybersecurity analysis related to ports and protocols, firewall policies, system/network configurations, contingency planning, and risk mitigation.
• Work with system administrators, government personnel, and cybersecurity stakeholders to resolve security findings and maintain system authorization and cybersecurity posture.
• Develop technical documentation, SOPs, checklists, workflow processes, briefings, and other documentation supporting RMF and cybersecurity activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or managerial-related discipline. Additional qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the degree.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification. - Security+ or greater.
• 5+ years of practical experience in cybersecurity, engineering, A&A, RMF, or a closely related field. Candidates without a bachelor’s degree must possess 7+ years of qualifying experience.
• Strong working knowledge of the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and associated documentation requirements.
• Hands-on experience supporting Assessment & Authorization (A&A) and security authorization packages.
• Experience developing and maintaining cybersecurity/RMF artifacts such as POA&Ms, risk assessments, Security Assessment Plans, security plans, and security control documentation.
• Knowledge and experience with Information Assurance (IA)/INFOSEC concepts and requirements.
• Experience performing system/network vulnerability analysis, risk assessments, and risk mitigation.
• Familiarity with eMASS and vulnerability/compliance tools such as ACAS/Tenable.
• Knowledge of DISA STIGs, security controls, ports and protocols, firewall policies, and contingency planning.
• Experience supporting DoD and/or Navy cybersecurity environments and authorization processes.

Compensation for this position is based on several considerations, including applicable contract wage rates and labor categories, geographic location, relevant professional experience, technical expertise, education, certifications, and overall alignment with the role’s requirements.

AERMOR is committed to providing competitive pay along with a benefits package designed to support employees throughout their careers. Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Salary Range: $105,000-$125,000/yr Share, Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran

• A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
• a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
• a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
• A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran’s discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
• An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
• An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.