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Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

American Systems
Colorado Springs, CO, US
Full-timeOn-site

About this role

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering & Analysis, Test & Evaluation, and Training.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implementation, and verification of secure IT infrastructure and participation in planning, development, and deployment.

  • Provide advisory support to the ISSM on ATO extensions and BoE review.

  • Perform high level architecture/security engineering responsibility.

  • Ensure automated information system (AIS) and network nodes are operated, maintained, and

  • Analyze, design, and implement technical security controls for complex information systems in accordance with RMF, NIST, and DoW requirements.

  • Perform configuration assessments, vulnerability assessments, and risk assessments for systems, applications, and supporting infrastructure.

  • Configure, deploy, and validate security tools and technologies to monitor, detect, and protect against cyber threats.

  • Support the development, documentation, and maintenance of assessment and authorization (A&A) packages, including system security plans (SSPs), plans of action and milestones (POA&Ms), and supporting artifacts.

  • Conduct security impact analyses for system changes and recommend appropriate security engineering solutions.

  • Participate in incident tracking and remediation activities; support root-cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 10 years of related work experience

  • TS/SCI clearance

  • U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance

  • Must meet DoD 8140 qualification requirements for the Systems Security Analyst work role, designated as work role code 461 at the Advanced proficiency level

  • Must have one or more of the following certs: RCCE Lev 1, CISSO, CISSP-ISSEP, CySA+, FITSP-O, GCLD, GCSA, OR GSNA

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $133,000.00/Yr. - USD $222,100.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

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