Cyber Security Engineer ISSO (Top Secret)

$110,000 - $140,000/Yr

Aegis Aerospace - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Huntsville, AL

About the position

The Cyber Security Engineer ISSO position at Aegis Aerospace involves developing and providing Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation, ensuring compliance with security controls, and managing cybersecurity metrics and reporting. The role requires a strong background in cybersecurity, particularly within the Department of Defense (DoD) framework, and involves significant responsibilities in risk assessment, incident management, and security control implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide RMF Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation under the Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG).
• Meet the current, approved Authorization to Operate (ATO) for assigned system.
• Gather and/or develop any needed A&A artifacts.
• Update artifacts as required ensuring that they are current and document findings in the approved Risk Management Framework (RMF) or similar A&A documentation format provided.
• Assist with monitoring and the implementation of security controls.
• Audit management.
• Patch management.
• Endpoint security.
• Incident management and response.
• Cybersecurity metrics and reporting.
• Cybersecurity tools and services validation.
• Perform accurate and verified risk assessments that cover all of the security controls and policies to key stakeholders.
• Work with and/or under the following policies: DoD 8500 series, NIST SP800 series publications, DOD Manual (DoDM) 5205.07 SAP Security Manual, Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) or similar Methodologies.
• Track and monitor the information systems Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) and provide technical assistance as required.
• Analyze and perform PPSMs as required for programs.
• Provide artifacts that support the maintenance of RMF/JSIG packages.
• Answer Controls for SAP Systems packages.
• Prepare documents in support of Control Validation Tests (CVTs) to confirm compliance of ATOs submitted for SAP RMF packages.
• Manage POA&M effectively.

Requirements

• Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 16 years of general experience; Associate degree and 14 years of general experience; bachelor's degree and 12 years of general experience; master's degree and 10 years of general experience.
• Must have 9 years of directly related experience.
• Must have 3 years of experience in management or leadership roles.
• Must have a current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing Education (CE) - (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP).
• Must have an active DoD Top Secret/SCI or SCI Eligible Security Clearance.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development support