Job Description

INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY ENGINEER

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Founded over 20 years ago and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, The Intelligence & Security Academy, LLC provides consulting services to federal clients in Intelligence and National Security matters and specializes in delivering strategic consulting and innovative solutions. ISA also provides education & training to federal government agencies as well as private sector companies and academic institutions in the areas of intelligence analysis, budget formulation policy development, and more. Our company also delivers systems engineering and engineering management services to federal clients that focus on the design, development, integration, and management of complex systems.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Information Systems Security Engineer supports the Government customer’s development, fielding, and sustaining Mission Partner Environment (MPE) technological solutions. Specific MPE support includes efforts maintaining extant intelligence sharing systems such as All Partners Access Network (APAN), Battlefield Information, Collection, & Exploitation System (BICES), Pegasus, Combined Federated Battle Laboratories Network (CFBLNet), Virtual Data Center (VDC), and Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System (CENTRIXS) and developing, testing, and fielding SECRET and Below Releasable Environment (SABRE). The Information Systems Security Engineer works with the Engineering team for the design, development, implementation or integration of IA architectures, systems, or system components. Extant systems support tasks include validating existing and pending requirements, developing courses of action that enable unencumbered service delivery, and identifying paths (technological, funding, contracting, and implementation) that enable execution. 

MPE Future State tasks include defining performance requirements, clarifying service delivery specifications, capturing trade-offs, and promoting traceability through all phases of development, testing, and delivery. The Information Systems Security Engineer role involves utilizing technical knowledge and cyber security tools and methodologies to define and connect pieces across numerous functional elements and branches within the Mission Partner Capabilities Office. All products and deliverables are defined, maintained, and delivered within ISA’s and the Government’s delivery and storage requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Information Systems Security Engineer will support the Government’s efforts to drive technology and complete technical activities required to sustain extant intelligence information sharing systems while enabling planning, design, testing, fielding, and integration of MPE Future State systems. Success relies on:

·        Leading and facilitating technical analysis, review, and discussion of cyber related activities

·        Identifying, advising, and proactively addressing technical and policy gaps, shortfalls, and inconsistencies with system security design, engineering life-cycle, identification, authentication & authorization, system integration, configuration control, certification and accreditation process, an principles of IA or security testing

·        Identifying and making recommendations for system level solutions to resolve security requirements and improve cyber security policy

·        Perform reviews and make recommendations on system-level solutions to resolve security requirements and proposals

·        Maintaining positive customer relationships and delivering expeditious service

·        Executing all Statements of Work tasks along with supporting emergent customer requests

·        Embodying and reinforcing ISA’s culture and mission-focused delivery approach

DUTIES:

·        Understanding applicable IC, DoD, Federal, and Industry regulations, guidelines, and best practices to manage risk and ensure compliance

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·       Defining and driving system-level requirements and architectural decisions

·       Communicating with engineers, capability leads, and end users to ensure deliverables meet end user needs and delivery criteria

·       Developing and analyzing system, subsystem, and delivery requirements

·       Developing and evaluating test processes and plans

o   Using findings to drive decision-making, recommend improvements, and ensure results meet design and end-user requirements  

·       Providing technical expertise to the Systems Engineering Team and ISA cross-functional project teams to fully support mission objectives and customer needs

OTHER DUTIES:

Duties, responsibilities, and activities can change at any time based on project requirements. These changes will be communicated by your supervisor. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED: TS/SCI eligible.  Currently possessing TS/SCI preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

3 Years minimum supporting senior headquarters positions; over 5 years experience (preferred).  Combatant Command, Joint Staff, Air or Space Staff, Major Command, staff officer/planning experience preferred.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree with a focus in computer and information sciences, engineering, mathematics, computer science or other related disciplines (required).  Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or similar STEM discipline (preferred).

CERTIFICATION:

Joint Qualified Officer (JQO) or equivalent experience preferred

EEO STATEMENT:

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, OR STATUS AS A PROTECTED VETERAN.

Company Description

Founded over 20 years ago and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, The Intelligence & Security Academy, LLC provides consulting services to federal clients in Intelligence and National Security matters and specializes in delivering strategic consulting and innovative solutions. ISA also provides education & training to federal government agencies as well as private sector companies and academic institutions in the areas of intelligence analysis, budget formulation policy development, and more. Our company also delivers systems engineering and engineering management services to federal clients that focus on the design, development, integration and management of complex systems. Visit our website and LinkedIn pages to learn more at: https://isallc.net/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-intelligence-and-security-academy-isa/about/ EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. ISA uses the E-verify system to verify eligibility of employment