Description
SAIC is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) for a position located in Chantilly, VA. The successful candidate will leverage overall system knowledge and expertise of space systems regarding security posture in the areas of technical, network, physical, certification and accreditation and operational security.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Key duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide ISSE expertise for transitioning NRO or DoD systems authorization to Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503 or current agency directive and provide expertise on authorization process as needed
Perform system, sub-system and unit-level design analysis as necessary to determine if the design is both adequate to meet program security requirements and is cost effective
Perform analysis of alternatives (AoA) for security architectures and assist Systems Engineering with the planning for significant new and emerging security requirements for information assurance, information technology and security requirements
Provide support to system certification activities and efforts related to system certification and accreditation
Research, develop, integrate and distribute IS security tools and associated documentation
Provide on-site assistance for integrating IS security tools into contractor and Government information systems
Develop security procedures for systems and software within area of expertise to ensure consistent security policy implementation
Provide status to Directorate Information System Security Manager (ISSM) regarding certification and accreditation of all System Program Office sponsored systems
Provide the Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) support for IA systems concept, requirements, design, development, implementation, and/or integration from end-to-end of a system or system component as required
Design develop, and implement network security measures that provide confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication and no-repudiation
Evaluate engineering change request proposals that require additional system requirements and/or possible change to system architecture and provide updated security impacts that affect the system
Develop security plans utilizing common IA controls where possible when assessing a system for authorization
Collaborate and work with other Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on developing authorization packages in support of Achieving Authority to Operate (ATO) with required timelines
Participate in IA Engineering Working Groups, ISSE forums, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and provide IA guidance as needed
Qualifications
Clearance required to start: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph
TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
9+ years of experience with SIGINT systems
CISSP, ISSEP and CRISC
Experience working with developers to support Accreditation and Authorization, ICD 503 requirements, cloud, and multi-level security
Experience working in a satellite systems program office or a satellite development facility assessing architecture, CONOPs and security requirements
Experience with IT/IA solutions (e.g., cross domain solutions, cloud hosting)
Skilled at critical thinking
Excellent communication skills
Excellent organization skills
STEM degree
Desired Skills:
In-depth knowledge of Xacta or Tribal Fire
Operational experience in mission area
Technical Master's degree
Experience in all phases of space systems lifecycle
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER: 2315257
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