Cyber Security Engineer/ISSO

Position: Cyber Security Engineer / Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Position Type: Full-Time Onsite
Position Location: Huntsville, AL
Clearance Required: Active Secret

Waypoint's client is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer / ISSO to support the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Product Office under the Teams-Next Missile Defense Systems Engineering (TN-MDSE) contract. This role provides Systems Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the Missile Defense Agency. The successful candidate will play a key role in cybersecurity engineering, Risk Management Framework (RMF) execution, and system authorization activities across the system lifecycle.
Responsibilities:

• Serve as a member of the cybersecurity team supporting RMF implementation for assigned systems.
• Develop, review, and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), Interim Authority to Test (IATT), Authority to Connect (ATC), and Authority to Operate (ATO) packages.
• Perform technical cybersecurity work utilizing the RMF process, including analysis and resolution of Information Assurance (IA)-related technical issues.
• Ensure all RMF requirements are fully addressed and that required artifacts are properly loaded, tracked, and managed within Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
• Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments using subject matter expertise in information systems security.
• Track, manage, and monitor Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to closure.
• Interface with internal and external cyber teams to review RMF Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), ensuring timely delivery, accuracy, and quality of cybersecurity artifacts.
• Review system audits, monitor corrective actions, and ensure findings are resolved and closed.
• Conduct reviews of cybersecurity artifacts and technical briefings, working directly with the customer to resolve identified findings.
• Verify that required security controls are implemented correctly and operating as intended throughout all phases of the system lifecycle.
• Track cybersecurity deliverables, schedules, metrics, and reporting requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• 7+ years of related professional experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, or systems security engineering.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• DoD 8570 compliant IAM Level II certification (Security+ required).
• Demonstrated experience with DoD RMF and SSP development and execution.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes and develop effective, actionable solutions.
• Strong written, verbal, and briefing skills.

Desired:

• Experience with Missile Defense Agency (MDA)-specific RMF and SSP processes.
• Prior experience supporting missile defense or large DoD acquisition programs.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-focused mindset with experience working directly with government stakeholders.

*Waypoint Human Capital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation