Cleared Information System Security Engineer

Job description:

Members of the ISSO team support our work on assessment and authorization (A&A) of critical systems,

detection of adversary behavior, and improving the defensive posture of our customer's information systems.

The successful candidate will use various tools and methodologies to evaluate the state of systems and

applications for vulnerabilities, verify protection against adversary intent, and evaluate cyber security

processes to protect and defend against our adversaries.

Requirements

· Must have an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly to be considered

 10+ years or relevant degree plus 5 years of demonstrated cybersecurity expertise.

 Ability to work closely with stakeholders, developers, and external teams including customer

security managers (ISSMs), organizational leadership, and key personnel.

 Identify requirements for documentation associated with system categorization, the System

Security Plan, and systems risk assessment as required under NIST 800-53/53A.

 Assess system compliance with NIST requirements, identifying weaknesses and evaluating

planned remedial actions based upon those requirements.

 Support control implementation assessment and reporting and monitoring processes using cyber

security and assessment management systems.

 Understanding of perimeter controls (firewalls), access control mechanisms, and network

architectures.

 Strong understanding of methodologies for researching and documenting software and hardware

vulnerabilities.

 Skilled in cross-team collaboration and effective communication to fulfill specific accreditation

requirements.

 Strong verbal and written communication/cooperation within a team context.

 Ability to work within fast-paced customer environments.

 Demonstrated skill documenting processes and procedures in CONOPS, system security,

contingency, configuration management and other plans.

 Demonstrated ability to facilitate customer concurrences required for risk-based decisions

requiring waivers.

 Experience assisting the customer with decisions impacting the security posture and compliance of

their systems and networks with requirements as documented in NIST 800-53 and its revisions.

Benefits

Leading Path is an award-winning Information Technology and Management Consulting firm focused on providing solutions in process, technology, and operations to our government and Fortune 500 clients. We offer a professional work environment with a strong work-life balance and a family friendly culture, and we hold lots of team events! Leading Path provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401K contribution, tuition reimbursement, opportunities for professional growth and advancement and much more!