ISSE with Security Clearance

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Job description

Job Title: Senior Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) Location: 15163 Dahlgren Road, King George, Virginia, United States, 22485 Workplace Type: Hybrid Total Positions: 1 Duration: 6 Months (Contract to Hire) Job Description:
The Senior Systems Security Engineer will provide Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) support for NSWCDD Corporate Information Systems. This role involves preparing and updating critical security documentation, maintaining certification and accreditation records, and ensuring compliance with security policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare and update drafts for Disaster Recovery Plan & Safety Manual, Emergency Action Plan (EAP), and RMF documentation.
• Review, validate, and maintain Certification and Accreditation (C&A) documentation for NSWCDD RDT&E classified and unclassified IT and network systems.
• Maintain IPA records and equipment inventories, input C&A validation reports, and draft security-related SOPs.
• Make network security policy recommendations and communicate approved policies to department IAOs across NSWCDD.
• Develop and administer IA and system security procedures and practices in accordance with NSWCDD standards.
• Prepare and update certification and accreditation documentation for new Government information systems on unclassified and classified networks.
• Communicate with program managers on A&A statuses, review and execute Interim Authority to Test (IATT) reviews, and manage firewall modifications on A&A packages.
• Ensure RMF packages are updated and accredited during the regular three-year Authority to Operate (ATO) cycles. Top Skills Required:
• DoD IAM Level II certification and active interim or secret clearance.
• 3-5 years of experience with RMF, A&A, and ATO processes.
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant scientific, engineering, or computer-related discipline from an accredited institution.
• 8 years of experience in systems design, development, and integration.
• Preferred knowledge of DoD Ports, Protocols, and Services (PPS), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and DoD Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) policies and standards. Employee Value Proposition (EVP):
1. Our client is a family-oriented and employee-first company, valuing team members and promoting from within.
2. The company supports employees working towards certifications by covering the cost of certification tests upon passing.
3. The contract, recently won by our client, is held for the next 5 years (4/1/2021 to 4/1/2026).
4. Government will upgrade all contractors to a Top Secret Level Clearance, with many contractors transitioning to permanent GS employees. Work Environment:
• Performed across multiple sites in Dahlgren, VA.
• Business casual dress code.
• The contract involves about 200 people across various teams (Linux, Windows, IT Support, networking, applications, security, etc.). Company Culture: Our client, an Alaskan-owned company, has been in Dahlgren since 1999, supporting the Navy's research and development facility. The culture is centered around supporting the warfighter, with a focus on research and development for military applications. The base, known for its over-water firing range, has been a key site for testing and developing naval weaponry for over 100 years.
Impact to Internal/External Customers:
Ensure that Military Intelligence Information Systems are operational, providing troops in the field with the necessary information. Interview Information:
• Interview with PM (WebEx) and Technical Team Lead.
• One-step interview process with immediate feedback.

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