ME00526-Cyber Systems Engineer - ISSO

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication-ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers' critical needs.

Job Summary

• Seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer - ISSO to play a key role in securing complex systems, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks, and protecting sensitive information

Primary Responsibilities

• Serving as the Information Systems Security Approval Authority for systems under your control
• Providing technical and compliance support for the organization's Information Assurance (IA) program
• Planning, coordinating, and enforcing IT security programs across various systems and projects
• Maintaining the operational security posture for mission-critical information systems
• Developing and enforcing information system security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Supporting day-to-day security operations, including system monitoring and incident response
• Conducting vulnerability and risk assessments to support system certification and accreditation (C&A)
• Evaluating security solutions to ensure they meet requirements for handling classified data
• Managing system configuration, changes, and security impact assessments
• Preparing and reviewing key documentation including:
• • System Security Plans (SSPs)
  • Risk Assessment Reports
  • Certification & Accreditation (C&A) packages
  • System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs)

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Ten (10) years' experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
• Experience is to include at least one (1) of the following areas:
• • Knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation
  • Communication protocols
  • Encryption techniques/tools
• Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
• Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
• Possession of a DoD 8570 IAM Level I or higher certification is required and will be verified as part of the interview or offer process

Desired Qualifications

• No desired qualifications listed at this time

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate's experience and qualifications.

The pay range for this role is:

125,000 - 175,000 USD per year (NBP)