Summary
Risk Management Framework (RMF) Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
Primary responsibility is to perform tasks related to Assessment & Authorization (A&A) and cybersecurity to obtain and maintain Authorizations to Operate for US Navy afloat and ashore systems.
Principal Duties/Responsibilities:
- Lifecycle cybersecurity support of US Navy systems
- Lead the RMF process for assigned programs, organizations, systems, or enclaves
- Manage POA&M entries and ensuring vulnerabilities are properly tracked, mitigated, and resolved
- Assemble the Security Authorization Package and submit for adjudication
- Assess the quality of security control implementation against all requirements in accordance with the approved SLCM strategy
Skills and Abilities:
Essential Skills:
- Experience with Risk Management Framework (experience under DoD a plus)
- Experience using the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
- Experience with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
- Demonstrated efficiency and experience in the following areas:
- RMF package development and management, including POA&Ms (mitigation statements), Security Plans, Risk Assessments, architecture diagrams, and hardware/software inventories
- NIST 800-53 control validation
Education and Experience Requirements:
BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, or a comparable field or equivalent years of experience.
- 3+ years' experience in DoD Assessment and Authorization (A&A)
- 1+ years' experience working with the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Special Requirements:
Successful applicants must either have an active government security clearance or the ability to receive approval upon position acceptance.
- Must have a valid US passport or the ability to obtain one upon position acceptance.
- DoD 8570-compliant (CompTIA Security+ CE)
- Ability to obtain OS certification or complete approved related training within 180 days of hire
- Prior Information Security Systems Engineer (ISSE) experience a plus.
Job Description
Risk Management Framework (RMF) Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
Primary responsibility is to perform tasks related to Assessment & Authorization (A&A) and cybersecurity to obtain and maintain Authorizations to Operate for US Navy afloat and ashore systems.
Principal Duties/Responsibilities:
- Lifecycle cybersecurity support of US Navy systems
- Lead the RMF process for assigned programs, organizations, systems, or enclaves
- Manage POA&M entries and ensuring vulnerabilities are properly tracked, mitigated, and resolved
- Assemble the Security Authorization Package and submit for adjudication
- Assess the quality of security control implementation against all requirements in accordance with the approved SLCM strategy
Skills and Abilities:
Essential Skills:
- Experience with Risk Management Framework (experience under DoD a plus)
- Experience using the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
- Experience with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
- Demonstrated efficiency and experience in the following areas:
- RMF package development and management, including POA&Ms (mitigation statements), Security Plans, Risk Assessments, architecture diagrams, and hardware/software inventories
- NIST 800-53 control validation
Education and Experience Requirements:
BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, or a comparable field or equivalent years of experience.
- 3+ years' experience in DoD Assessment and Authorization (A&A)
- 1+ years' experience working with the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Special Requirements:
Successful applicants must either have an active government security clearance or the ability to receive approval upon position acceptance.
- Must have a valid US passport or the ability to obtain one upon position acceptance.
- DoD 8570-compliant (CompTIA Security+ CE)
- Ability to obtain OS certification or complete approved related training within 180 days of hire
- Prior Information Security Systems Engineer (ISSE) experience a plus.
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