Senior Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

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Are you ready to take your career to the next level by contributing to a cutting-edge program that is building next-generation capabilities? If you're tired of the same old data center routine and eager to engage with High-Performance Computing and advanced Cyber Security, this is the opportunity for you! Join a mission-driven team within one of the nation’s most critical intelligence organizations and make a tangible impact on national security and global issues.

As a Senior Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), you'll support vital missions that shape the future of intelligence systems. Your work will directly influence the development and application of innovative technologies such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and advanced data analytics, ensuring that the virtual environments you oversee play a crucial role on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and information assurance processes in accordance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with software developers and architects to comprehend and implement security requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to application developers on security policies and requirements, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Utilize DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and STIG Viewer for security compliance assessments.
• Develop and validate security control implementations and create test procedures.
• Stay current on security risks and protocols, proactively addressing potential vulnerabilities.
• Utilize RMF and Xacta for security documentation and compliance management.
• Maintain an active TS clearance adjudication with the ability to obtain SCI and polygraph, and work 100% onsite in a secure environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree with 8 years of experience.
• Proven experience in supporting A&A and information assurance processes.
• Strong understanding of DISA STIGs and hands-on experience with STIG Viewer.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current security risks, protocols, and best practices.
• DoD Approved 8570 IA Technical (IAT) Level 3 or IA Management (IAM) Level 2 Certification.
• Active experience in RMF and Xacta.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with cloud-hosted information systems or applications.
• Proficiency in Red Hat or CentOS Linux operating systems.
• Experience working in a DevSecOps environment and utilizing related tools.
• Ability to create and implement security tools for scanning, testing, monitoring, and reporting.
• Experience planning and overseeing configuration changes for major applications across multiple networks.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.

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We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits

This position will be posted for a minimum of three business days, and will be posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

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