Information System Security Engineer
MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.
Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) III
Position Type: Full-Time
Clearance Required: Favorably adjudicated Tier 3 by the Vetting Risk Operations Center (VROC)
Positions: 4
Letter of Intent: Required
Salary: $89,000-$115,000
Location: (Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division)
📍 Overview
We are seeking four highly skilled Information System Security Engineers (ISSE) III to support cybersecurity operations and Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance for Department of Defense (DoD) systems. This position requires deep technical expertise in securing IT systems, implementing security controls, and maintaining compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.
🎓 Required Qualifications
- Minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in:
- Capturing and refining information security operational and security requirements
- Implementing security controls and configuration changes
- Applying software/hardware updates and patches
- Conducting vulnerability scanning and securing configurations
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Or an equivalent STEM field from an accredited college or university
- Must hold the following certifications:
- IAT-III
- CASP+ CE
- CCNP Security
- CISA
- CISSP (or Associate)
- GCED
- GCIH
- CCSP
- Clearance Requirement:
- Favorably adjudicated Tier 3 by VROC
🔧 Primary Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and track RMF documentation including:
- System Categorization Forms
- PIT Determination Checklists
- AO Determination Checklists
- Implementation Plans
- SLCM Strategies
- System Policies
- Hardware/Software Lists
- System Diagrams
- Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA)
- POA&Ms
- Execute RMF processes to support:
- Interim Authority to Test (IATT)
- Authorization to Operate (ATO)
- Denial of Authorization to Operate (DATO)
- Tailor IT and Cybersecurity control baselines per RMF guidelines
- Conduct Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM)
- Perform vulnerability-level risk assessments and control testing
- Mitigate vulnerabilities per STIG requirements
- Maintain POA&Ms in eMASS
- Develop system-level IT/CS policies and procedures
- Implement and assess STIGs and SRGs
- Conduct vulnerability assessments using:
- ACAS
- SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC)
- Evaluate STIG
- Deploy security updates and patches
- Perform audits of hardware/software components
- Maintain inventory of system components
- Participate in IT change control and configuration management
- Upload vulnerability data to VRAM
- Image/re-image RMF boundary assets
- Install and troubleshoot software for compliance
- Assist with SSD/HDD removal prior to asset destruction
- Apply cybersecurity patches per DoD/DoN TASKORDs and FRAGORDs
- Ensure STIG compliance for Windows servers and Cisco hardware
- Report network hardware compliance issues to management
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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