🧭 Overview
We’re seeking a mission-driven Cybersecurity Engineer to serve as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) supporting high-impact national security programs. This role demands a proactive security professional with deep knowledge of risk management, compliance, and secure system design. You’ll be the linchpin between technical teams and security governance, ensuring systems remain resilient, compliant, and mission-ready.
🛠️ Key Responsibilities
- Serve as ISSO for classified systems, ensuring compliance with DoD and IC cybersecurity policies
- Develop and maintain system security plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, and other RMF documentation
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, and security control implementation
- Coordinate with system owners, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure security requirements are met
- Support system accreditation and continuous monitoring activities
- Respond to security incidents and support investigations and remediation
- Stay current with evolving cybersecurity threats, technologies, and compliance frameworks
🎓 Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or ISSO roles
- Active TS/SCI Clearance (required)
- Security+ Certification (required)
- Strong understanding of NIST RMF, ICD 503, and DoD 8500 series
- Experience with security tools such as ACAS, HBSS, and eMASS
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
🌟 Preferred Skills
- CISSP, CISM, or other advanced security certifications
- Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community programs
- Familiarity with cloud security and containerized environments
- Knowledge of insider threat programs and data loss prevention (DLP) tools
Salary range for the position is $110,000 - $125,000 per year. Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience, education, skills, and knowledge. We also offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.
Blue Sky Innovators, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified job seeker with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access http://www.blueskyinnovators.com as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, please email us at [email protected] and provide your name and contact information. Please note: this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation.
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