Edge Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) - Springfield,

Edge Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Springfield, VA
Full-Time | On-site | Immediate Hire

Join our team and bring your cybersecurity expertise to a mission that matters. We're seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to provide critical cybersecurity support to our government customer in Springfield, VA. This is a high-impact role working directly with stakeholders to design, implement, and sustain secure edge systems across the enterprise.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• The ISSE is responsible for providing SME cybersecurity consulting services and escalated support to edge systems via the following activities:
• Understanding and translating DoD/IC and agency-specific cybersecurity policies, procedures, and security controls through the system development lifecycle.
• Maintaining awareness of new and upcoming policies or requirements and developing solutions to address the need.
• Streamlining cybersecurity management practices using common controls or centralized monitoring solutions as available. Conducting independent cybersecurity assessment testing and reporting ot evaluate security control effectiveness, identifying deficiencies as plans of actions an milestones (POA&Ms), and providing recommendations that improve or enhance employed cybersecurity mechanism.
• Evaluating system body of evidence documents for compliance and providing recommendations that address gaps.
• Analyzing, evaluating, and providing recommendations on COTS, GOTS, and other technologies for system implementation.
• Supporting system engineers and administrators with implementing, testing, and transferring cybersecurity relevant solutions for long term operations and maintenance.
• Evaluating findings reported during cybersecurity assessments, providing recommendations to remediate concerns, and assisting in the development and closure of POA&Ms.
• Presenting, briefing, and providing status updates to senior leadership.
• Incumbent travel requirements are approximately 25% annually to support critical business needs and customer engagements.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering OR one of the following certifications:
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
  • Certified Security Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
  • CompTIA Cloud+
  • CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+)
• 7+ years of experience as an Information Systems Security professional.
• Demonstrated expertise in:
  • Implementing and facilitating the NIST RMF within DoD/IC environments
  • Applying secure configuration protocols and methodologies to local and enterprise systems
  • Developing and executing organizational-level cybersecurity programs (e.g., continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response)
  • Capturing, analyzing, and translating cybersecurity requirements into solutions
  • Securing and evaluating systems for compliance with DISA STIGs
• Must meet Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) credential requirements for Security Architect (652) - Intermediate Level.
• Experience with RMF in DoD or IC environments.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance required and must be able to obtain/maintain a polygraph.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience administering or engineering technologies such as Microsoft, Linux, Cisco, VMWare, or ServiceNow.
• Experience with cybersecurity tools such as ACAS, Trellix, Splunk, ePO, Rapid7, or similar.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow CAM module in RMF environments.
• Experience employing and analyzing cyber resilience engineering practices.
• Strong initiative, analytical thinking, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and reporting skills.

Join a mission-driven team advancing enterprise IT and national defense capabilities. Apply today and become part of Synertex's legacy of innovation, leadership, and excellence.