Designs and implements technical security controls for information systems supporting NORAD and NCMC-ITW/AA missions. Performs configuration, vulnerability, and risk assessments; configures security tools; supports RMF, NIST, and DoD compliance; maintains authorization packages; tracks incidents and remediation; develops advanced cybersecurity solutions; oversees security integration; and prepares security reports and threat analyses.
Overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer III with 7-10 years of experience and a TS/SCI Clearance to support The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC) -Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (NCMC-ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract III Mission.
Responsibilities- Analyze, design, and implement technical security controls to protect information systems and support continuous compliance with RMF, NIST, and DoW requirements.
- Perform configuration, vulnerability, and risk assessments, set up and validate security tools, and assist in the development/maintenance of assessment and authorization packages.
- Participate in incident tracking and remediation and provide technical leadership, documentation, and guidance to support ongoing cybersecurity readiness.
- Provide expertise in systems security engineering, develop advanced security solutions, oversee cybersecurity integration across systems.
- Support vulnerability/risk assessments, authorization packages, and incident response activities.
- Develop and submit security reports and threat analysis.
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Qualifications- Education: Bachelors in IT, Cyber, CS, IS, Data Science, or SW Engineering OR equivalent DoW/Military training
- Clearance: Top Secret/ SCI
- Certifications: CCSP, Cloud+, CSC, GCLD, GSEC, and/or SecurityX/CASP+ certification.
- Experience: 7-10 Years
- Advanced knowledge of systems security engineering to design and implement technical security controls is critical.
- Skills in performing configuration, vulnerability, and risk assessments, and setting up security tools ensure ongoing compliance with RMF, NIST, and DoW requirements. Capabilities in incident tracking, remediation, and participation in security assessments and authorization package development are necessary.
- Proficiency in developing advanced security solutions and overseeing cybersecurity integration ensures robust protection for information systems.
- Experience leveraging tools such as eMASS, XACTA, CORE, ACAS, SCAP tools, Nessus, Checkmarx, and/or ZAP DAST. Holds DoW 8140 qualifying certification.
Notice of Anticipated Employment Opportunities
These positions are being posted in anticipation of future employment opportunities, which may become available beginning around June 2026. Actual hiring and start dates will depend on contract award, organizational needs and other factors. Candidates may be considered for these or similar positions as opportunities arise.
Pay Transparency StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $116,200.00/Yr. - USD $194,000.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO StatementEEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran StatusSimilar Jobs
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