What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Information Security Systems Engineer position at Acara Solutions?
Are you a Senior Information Security Systems Engineer looking to join one of the top companies in the Aerospace and Defense industry?Are you looking to further your career and grow?Do you have experience with RMF (Risk Management Framework)?If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work onsite for our client in Palm Bay, FL. Interested? Here's what you'd do:This role applies current systems security engineering methods, practices and technologies to the architecture, design, development, evaluation and integration of systems and networks to maintain system security. Throughout the lifecycle of system, works closely with customers to ensure that the security protection needs, concerns and requirements are defined and implemented with appropriate fidelity and rigor, early, and in a sustainable manner that will allow for the security authorization of the system of interest. Works with systems developers or commercial product vendors in the design and evaluation of state-of-the-art secure systems, networks, and database products using methods such as encryption technology, vulnerability analysis and security management. Responsible for integration of multiple methods into a cohesive system security perimeter and environment while implementing the policies and procedures necessary to monitor and maintain such an environment. Prepares Certification and Accreditation documentation, using multiple industry standards such as DITSCAP, NIACAP, DCID 6/3, Common Criteria, and NIST 800-37, to achieve security authorization of supported systems. Represents program security needs, concerns and requirements at customer meetings.Lead the development and implementation of program protection throughout the System Development Lifecycle. Assessing systems for Critical Program InformationConducting trade studiesDeveloping program protection requirementsImplementing security architecturesAssessing threats via attack/countermeasure analysisConducting Verification and Validation activities.Serve as a subject-matter expert (SME) in program protectionDraft Program Protection Plans (PPPs), Cybersecurity Strategies, Security Classification Guides (SCGs), and Program Protection PlansInteract with customer to define program protection requirements, solutions, trades, costs, implementation, system impacts, and effectivenessUtilize Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation and authorization (A&A) processes to include RMF steps 1-4 (categorization, controls selection, control implementation, security assessment) and standard body of evidence (BoE) package development.Accreditation and Authorization (A&A) package processingRMF accreditation of Platform Information Technology (PIT) systemsSupport security engineering activities, including basis of estimate development, requirements development, design, test, configuration management and maintenance of information systems and dataAssist program security in the development of policies and procedures for emerging security technologiesSupport the evaluation, qualification, testing and delivery of security architecture improvement, obsolescence replacement and vulnerability response projectsProvide Security Testing and VerificationHere's what you'll get:Pay: $ 35.07 - $ 97.07 /hrHours: 9/80 / WeekLength: Temporary (11 months)Sounds like a good fit?APPLY TODAYAbout Acara SolutionsAcara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider—we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Required Skills:High School Diploma or GED.Minimum 16 years of experience with RMF (Risk Management Framework).Minimum 16 years of experience with NSA High Assurance products and IASRD and SERD requirementsMinimum of 12 years of ISSE experience.Preferred Skills:Bachelor's Degree with 12 years of experienceMaster's Degree with 10 years of experienceNSA Type 1 Certification of cryptographic high assurance devicesMust be able to obtain and maintain a DOD 8140 certification (or NIST 800-181)Experience in configuration and use of cyber defense and vulnerability assessment tools such as ACAS and SCC.Additional Information:Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.Work is to be accomplished 100% onsite, in a lab environmentActive secret clearance.Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
Salary : $35 - $97
