Next Step Systems
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CybersecuritySystemsEngineer,ISSO
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“Cybersecurity Systems Engineer, ISSO at Next Step Systems. Skills: Cybersecurity Systems Engineering, Security compliance, Risk management. Serve as Information Systems Security Approval Authority. Provide technical and compliance support”
Industry & Context.
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Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph security clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph security clearance, DoD 8570 IAT Level 1 or higher, DoD 8570 IAM Level 1 or higher certification, Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline, 5 years additional Systems Engineering experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree, 10 years of experience as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
What You'll Do.
Serve as Information Systems Security Approval Authority
Provide technical and compliance support
Enforce IT security programs
Maintain operational security posture
Develop information system security policies
Enforce information system security standards
Enforce information system security methodologies
Support security operations
Conduct vulnerability assessments
Conduct risk assessments
Evaluate security solutions
Manage system configuration
Manage system changes
Assess security impact
Full Job Description
Cybersecurity Systems Engineer, ISSO, with an active TS/SCI with a Full Scope Polygraph Security Clearance Required, Onsite We are seeking a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer, ISSO for a great opportunity Annapolis Junction, MD. The Cybersecurity Systems Engineer will play a key role in securing complex systems, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks, and protecting sensitive information. A DoD 8570 IAT Level 1 is required. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI with a Full Scope Polygraph security clearance. This is a 100% Onsite position and not open for Hybrid and/or Remote. Cybersecurity Systems Engineer Responsibilities: - Serve as the Information Systems Security Approval Authority for systems under your control. - Provide technical and compliance support for the organization’s Information Assurance (IA) program. - Plan, coordinate, and enforce IT security programs across various systems and projects. - Maintaining the operational security posture for mission-critical information systems. - Developing and enforcing information system security policies, standards, and methodologies. - Supporting day-to-day security operations, including system monitoring and incident response. - Conducting vulnerability and risk assessments to support system certification and accreditation (C&A). - Evaluating security solutions to ensure they meet requirements for handling classified data. - Managing system configuration, changes, and security impact assessments. - Preparing and reviewing key documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment - Reports, Certification & Accreditation (C&A) Packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs). ## Qualifications Cybersecurity Systems Engineer Qualifications: - Must have an active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph security clearance. - DoD 8570 IAT Level 1 or higher required. - Possession of a DoD 8570 IAM Level 1 or higher certification is required and will be verified as part of the intervie
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