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Cyber Security/ISSE Security Clearance Jobs in Dulles, Virginia, USA at OPS Consulting, LLC
Title: Cyber Security/ISSE Security Clearance
Company: OPS Consulting, LLC
Location: Dulles, Virginia, USA
Type: Full Time
Category: IT/Tech, Security
Position: Cyber Security (ISSE) with Security Clearance
Location: Dulles
The Swift Group is actively seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security System Engineer (ISSE) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the security and accreditation of information systems, performing risk assessments, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to maintain a robust security posture. This position is located in the Herndon, VA area.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct technical evaluations of information system designs, focusing on security aspects and accreditation.
* Utilize various inspection tools to audit systems, analyze potential vulnerabilities, and identify mitigation approaches.
* Perform vulnerability and
risk assessment
analyses to support accreditation and program protection activities.
* Prepare and review program documentation, including
Risk Assessment
Reports, Accreditation Packages, and security policy guides.
* Coordinate with external organizations and guide accreditation packages through the customer approval process.
* Review software installation requests and conduct technical risk assessments on software implementation.
* Work closely with system administrators to validate patching, antivirus definitions, and security tool updates to ensure systems are not vulnerable.
* Coordinate and track security action requests and their status.
* Assist contractors with facility designs to incorporate appropriate security features, conduct pre-accreditation inspections, and support preparation of accreditation documents.
* Conduct periodic assessments of contractor facilities to ensure compliance with security requirements, tailoring them as needed.
* Assist customer staff in resolving operational security issues involving supporting contractors.
* Maintain operational security posture for the program, ensuring ongoing compliance.
* Conduct and analyze results from weekly auditing requirements.
Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferred) in a relevant discipline.
* Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, system engineering, or information assurance.
* Strong technical expertise in computer network design, implementation, and accreditation.
* Proven ability to provide oversight and coordination for multiple contractors supporting program objectives.
* Must be available and willing to travel up to 25%.
* Excellent written and verbal
communication skills
, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
* Expertise in certification and accreditation processes.
* In-depth knowledge of security policies and frameworks such as:
* DCID 6/3
* ICD 503
* NIST 800-53
* Direct experience working as an ISSO and/or ISSE with accreditation processes and interaction with program ISSM staff.
* Strong understanding of program security and information systems security best practices.
* Familiarity with applicable IC and DoD policies, procedures, and operating instructions related to program security and information management.
* Experience managing privileged user requirements.
* Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented personality.
* US Citizenship and an active TS…
