Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) - Hybrid

Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Wyetech is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of secure information systems supporting federal government missions. This position is responsible for performing technical security assessments, identifying system vulnerabilities, evaluating compliance with Information Assurance (IA) standards, and recommending mitigation strategies. The ISSE will work closely with system architects, developers, and security professionals to integrate appropriate security controls into complex computing, networking, and multi-enclave environments.
Required Skills/Experience:
Experience performing and reviewing technical security assessments of computing environments to identify vulnerabilities and noncompliance with established IA standards and regulations.

Experience validating and verifying system security requirements, conducting requirements analysis, and establishing secure system designs.

Experience designing, developing, implementing, and integrating IA and security systems and components.

Experience supporting networking, computing, and enclave environments, including systems with multiple enclaves and differing data protection or classification requirements.

Experience incorporating information assurance and cybersecurity requirements into systems deployed to operational environments.

Experience supporting system architects and developers in identifying and implementing appropriate information security functionality.

Knowledge of Agency security policies, enterprise security solutions, and applicable information assurance standards.

Experience supporting the development and implementation of security architectures.

Experience designing and implementing trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.

Experience assessing and mitigating system security threats and risks throughout the program lifecycle.

Experience supporting security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification, and security awareness activities.

Experience reviewing Certification and Accreditation (C&A) documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.

Strong understanding of systems security engineering principles, cybersecurity risk management, and security control implementation.

Ability to collaborate with system engineers, architects, developers, and government stakeholders to maintain secure and compliant systems.

The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) shall perform, or review, technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations, and recommend mitigation strategies.
Validates and verifies system security requirements definitions and analysis and establishes system security designs. Designs, develops, implements and/or integrates IA and security systems and system components including those for networking, computing, and enclave environments to include those with multiple enclaves and with differing data protection/classification requirements.
Builds IA into systems deployed to operational environments. Assists architects and systems developers in the identification and implementation of appropriate information security functionality to ensure uniform application of Agency security policy and enterprise solutions.
Supports the building of security architectures. Enforces the design and implementation of trusted relations among external systems and architectures.
Assesses and mitigates system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle. Contributes to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification and awareness activities for system and networking operations.
Reviews certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation, providing feedback on completeness and compliance of its content. Applies system security engineering principles to support secure system development and operations.
Capabilities:
(U) Perform or review technical security assessments of computing environments to identify vulnerabilities and noncompliance with established IA standards and regulations.
(U) Recommend appropriate mitigation strategies to address identified system vulnerabilities and security deficiencies.
(U) Validate and verify system security requirements definitions and analyses.
(U) Establish system security designs based on applicable security requirements and operational needs.
(U) Design, develop, implement, and/or integrate information assurance and security systems and system components.
(U) Support networking, computing, and enclave environments, including multiple enclaves with differing data protection and classification requirements.
(U) Incorporate information assurance requirements and security controls into systems deployed to operational environments.
(U) Assist system architects and developers in identifying and implementing appropriate information security functionality.
(U) Ensure uniform application of Agency security policies and enterprise security solutions.
(U) Support the development and implementation of secure system architectures.
(U) Enforce the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
(U) Assess and mitigate system security threats and risks throughout the program lifecycle.
(U) Contribute to security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management activities for systems and networking operations.
(U) Support security certification and awareness activities associated with information systems.
(U) Review Certification and Accreditation (C&A) documentation and provide feedback regarding completeness and compliance.
(U) Apply systems security engineering principles to identify, evaluate, and address security risks.
(U) Collaborate with architects, systems developers, engineers, and security professionals to implement effective security solutions.
Qualifications:
Nine (9) to thirteen (13) years of relevant experience in information systems security engineering, information assurance, cybersecurity, or related technical disciplines, as specified by the labor category.

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

Demonstrated experience conducting technical security assessments and implementing information assurance controls.

Experience designing and integrating security solutions across computing, networking, and enclave environments.

Experience evaluating system security requirements and identifying appropriate mitigation strategies.

Experience supporting security architectures, risk management, and system security engineering activities.

Experience reviewing security certification and accreditation documentation.

Knowledge of applicable government security policies, regulations, and information assurance standards.

Ability to communicate technical security findings and recommendations to engineering teams and stakeholders.

Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position-appropriate security clearance are required. Clearance level and polygraph requirements will be confirmed for the specific position. The required clearance for this position is a SECRET clearance.

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.
Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employees gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.

Additional benefits include:
Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.

Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:
A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)

Vision and Dental

Life and AD&D Benefits

Short and Long-Term Disability

Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances

Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services

Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000

Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts

Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS

Various team-building events throughout the year such as monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.

Employees receive two complimentary branded clothing orders annually.

Hourly pay rates listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications; and geographic location. Hourly pay rates reflect the pre-benefit gross wage amounts.
Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
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