ISSO (Cybersecurity) Engineer- Level 4

Celestar Corporation is seeking a Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) (Cybersecurity) Engineer- Level 4 to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) under the Analysis & Production Community of Interest (A&P COI). The primary place of performance will be in the National Capital Region (Annapolis Junction, MD; Washington, DC; or Reston, VA). If interested and meet ALL the required qualifications and active clearance level, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding and impactful opportunity

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD, Washington, DC, or Reston, VA

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Active TS/SCI with a Current CI Poly (within the last 5 years)

About Us:

Celestar, a proud Veteran-Owned company, offers highly competitive salaries and benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes company-paid employee and family dental insurance, employee health insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage. Additionally, we provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching, paid holidays, and personal time off.

Responsibilities:

• As a Senior-level Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), you will play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing cybersecurity initiatives.
• Conduct technical security assessments and contribute to the security systems.
• Ensure system security compliance, manage risks, and support certification activities throughout the program life cycle.
• Work with application leads, sysadmins, DBAs, developers, and testers to ensure the assigned systems are security-compliant and achieve/maintain ATO.

Required qualifications/skills:

• HS Diploma/GED.
• 13 years of experience in Software or Systems Engineering roles or a highly related field of work with a similar scope and responsibilities.
• A Bachelor's degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience, and a Master's Degree may be substituted for 6 years of experience.
• Security+ or other IAT II/III level certification that is currently active.
• Proficiency with XACTA and DIA's RMF process, including managing IATT and ATO processes.
• Proficiency with Splunk.
• Experience conducting assessments of existing IT architecture for compliance with security requirements from applicable security frameworks (such as ICD 503).
• Experience with implementing and maintaining system security documentation, including SSPs, SAPs, POA&Ms, and security assessment artifacts, coordinating closely with ISSMs, ISSEs, system owners, and authorizing officials.
• Full-time work in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) is required, with flexible hours.
• Active TS/SCI with a current CI Poly (within the last 5 years).

Celestar Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Celestar Corporation prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same-sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; marital status; service member/protected veteran status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.