Overview

As a veteran owned small business, WiSC is easier to work with than the large bureaucracy of many contractors, while providing the benefits of large-scale capabilities through our virtual bench. WiSC is a trusted partner for both larger and smaller government contractors but can act as a Prime for SMB Federal contracts and large commercial ventures.

We are a long-standing and trusted partner of NGA, the DoD and IC since 2011. Our back-to-back seats as a Prime contractor speaks to our history of success, as well as the long-term stability you can expect as part of the WiSC team. We also provide a world-class benefits package, such as free medical/dental/vision coverage for you and your family, Day-1 401k plans, PTO match 11 paid federal holidays, tuition/certification reimbursement, bonuses, and much more.

What We Offer:

• Family-wide Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 100% covered by company
• Competitive PTO Package 11 Federal Holidays
• 401K – company contribution vested from Day 1 (don’t need to invest to get it!)
• Life Insurance provided by company
• Long and short term disability insurance provided
• Flex Spending Account (FSA) available
• Access to Personal Financial Planner
• Free Legal Service
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program

Responsibilities

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you shall act in support for the MGS effort with NGA's Analytic Services Division. You shall ensure that all MGS Information Systems are properly developed, maintained, and documented in compliance with standards set by NGA Security and agency/IC guidelines. You shall ensure compliance with vulnerability tests such as the VAT and IAVA, and that any findings are addressed and reviewed. You shall also perform duties associated with technical lifecycle acquisition program management, such as aiding the PM on reviews of RFCs, ECPs, and other related C&A documentation and processes. 

• Participate in registration meetings to formerly register all MGS related information systems with the Designated Approval Authority (DAA) for NGA.
• Ensure the System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA) documents for each IS are properly prepared, maintained, and accurately reflects the definition, development, security testing processes, and relevant security requirements.
• Perform required actions to ensure all MGS related Information Systems are properly entered and maintained using the XACTA Information Assurance web application.
• Review all aspects of proposed system security plans to ensure the system is being developed in compliance with NGA security guidelines, agency policies, and Intelligence Community Directives.
• Ensure Vulnerability Assessment Testing (VAT) is scheduled and completed on an annual basis and any findings are addresses in a POAM.
• Ensure that appropriate Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA) are reviewed, assessed, and responded to in a timely manner.
• Maintain routine interface with the NGA C&A team (IAO, CE, and DAA) and keep them informed of any pending changes to the system baseline which may impact security.
• Review and provide input on security related test procedures prior to readiness reviews.
• Advises the Program Manager (PM) for life cycle integrated security engineering, to include review of Request for Change (RFCs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), related C&A documents, attend design reviews, and ensure requirements are identified and documented.
• Provide support to the Program Manager to ensure that all aspects of each Information System (IS) from initial concept, through development, to implementation and system maintenance, and continuous monitoring meet applicable NGA C&A requirements.
• Provide advice and support to manage the IS throughout the life cycle including cost, schedule, and performance system development, and after initial operating capability (IOC) transitions the systems to operations.
• Provide advice and support to the PM during the early stages of the system life cycle to initiate the C&A process, negotiate the security requirements that must be met, and the technical security features of the IS.
• Responsible for ensuring that security guidance flows from the PM to the developer for satisfying the requirements to deliver the system, to include the schedule for delivering a certified and accredited system.

Required Qualifications

Requirements: 

• A minimum of eight (8) years of demonstrated specialized experience in systems integration, systems engineering, or technical program/project management experience.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, IT Management, a related technical degree, or equivalent years of experience.
• A completed security-related(CISSP, CompTIA, Security ) OR program/project management(PMP, DAWIA, CSM) certification is nice to have, but not mandatory.

**In addition, candidates must possess an ACTIVE TS/SCI security clearance to be considered eligible for this position.**

WISC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Desired Qualifications