Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

NGDS is seeking an ISSE to manage Navy-required Risk Management Framework (RMF) efforts for for multiple Navy Enterprise Network (NMCI in particular) projects. This role will work collaboratively with Information Technology (IT) Engineers and System Administrators to conduct Cyber Security (CS) analysis, mitigation, remediation, and monitoring to ensure compliance with applicable DoD and Department of the Navy (DON) policies, procedures, and regulations. This position includes all activities associated with obtaining and maintaining RMF Authority to Operate (ATO) for systems within the customer’s multi-faceted network infrastructure, which includes multiple platforms residing on multiple security enclaves. This role will be a Package Owner and responsible for execution of a package with the team's support. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Conduct certification and testing in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) policy; identify deficiencies and providing recommendations of risk mitigation to customer. 

• Support the Government to resolve conflicting system security engineering requirements. 

• Create the Security Authorization Package's (SAP), required Body of Evidence (SSP, SCTM, SAP, SAR, RAR, and POA&M) for Enterprise Network Systems 

• Manage processes to record Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities in the Enterprise Mission Assurance Security System (eMASS) 

• Monitor corrective actions until all POA&M actions are closed

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Desired/Required Skills:

• 10+ years performing Navy A&A responsibilities including policy development, control testing, POA&M management, and Configuration Management 
• 10+ years’ experience supporting an IT Enterprise environment in a cyber, system administration, engineering or management capacity.
• REQUIRED: Current active access to SIPRNET and eMASS-C 
• Secret clearance or higher preferred
• 8570 compliance (Active Security and OS certifications)  
• REQUIRED: Experience developing RMF packages for Classified systens
• Experience working with security engineers to review compliance scans 
• Experience performing cybersecurity assessments using standards such as CIS Benchmarks, DISA STIGS, etc. 
• Excellent customer service and organization skills 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Reliable with exceptional work ethic
• Detail oriented with self-motivated attitude
• Collaborative, team focus to support cohesive work team
• Ability to handle competing priorities with high expectations in a team-oriented environment

About the Company:

NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. NexGen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients.

Benefits:

• Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee’s medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.
• Company provides short and long term disability plans.
• 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee’s salary contributions to 401(K) plan.
• Comprehensive training and development program.
• 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

NOTE: US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. In order to be qualified for this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. We are unable to sponsor Visas at this time. NexGen Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.