Senior Cyber Security Engineer / Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Modern Technology Solutions - Dayton, OH

Full-time - Senior

Dayton, OH

11-50 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Cyber Security Engineer / Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) at Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is responsible for supporting a customer at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH. This role involves conducting information system security engineering activities, ensuring that security is integrated into system and security architecture designs, and collaborating with Systems Engineering teams to incorporate cyber resiliency objectives throughout the systems development life cycle (SDLC).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSE) providing technical input, recommendations, and assistance with the implementation of cyber security approaches, methods, and solutions.
• Participate in acquisition meetings, concept of operation working groups, change boards, technical exchange meetings, and similar activities.
• Design and develop security requirements that reduce risk while maintaining operational capability.
• Maintain a system-wide view of security functions and apply risk mitigation strategies at appropriate levels.
• Guide and verify defense contractors' work against program requirements and goals, including participation in technical discussions and conducting research on industry best practices.
• Interface with program managers to explain security requirements, risks, and mitigations relative to their priorities of cost and schedule.

Requirements

• Proven experience in cybersecurity engineering and information systems security.
• Strong understanding of security requirements and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Experience in systems engineering and the systems development life cycle (SDLC).
• Ability to design and develop security requirements that balance risk and operational capability.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with government contracting and acquisition processes.
• Familiarity with cyber resiliency techniques and design principles.
• Knowledge of industry best practices in cybersecurity.

Benefits

• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
• Life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan