Information System Security Engineer - ISSE

Information System Security Engineer

Company Overview:

KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nation’s security and well-being. 

KMS is a three-time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, KMS has won multiple regional Top Workplaces awards and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility.

Position Summary / Objective:

KMS Solutions is seeking a highly motivated individual to join a team of engineers and technicians providing engineering and technical support to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport RI. This select team is responsible for providing systems engineering and cyber security services to NUWC. Our multi-disciplinary team is heavily involved assisting the U.S. Navy in development of new undersea weapons systems.

Essential functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Support for Risk Management Framework (RMF) package development; Remain current on NAVY RMF policies and procedures. Review DoD, DoN, NAVSEA CS-DoN Standard Operating Procedures, and NAVSEA Business Rules. 
• Support in evaluation and support the documentation, validation, and accreditation processes necessary to ensure new and existing information technology (IT) systems meet information assurance (IA) and security requirements.
• Familiarization with systems, review of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) System Security Plan for existing systems; identification of issues with the security plan; execution of the validation plan and procedures; review POA&Ms, and Development of Risk Assessments.
• Ability and comfort working independently conducting security control assessments in accordance with NIST SP 800-53, 800-53A, CNSSI 1253, and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Ability to clearly and concisely articulate requirements both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills; self-motivation, team player.
• Ensure appropriate treatment of risk, compliance, and monitoring assurance in support of the development and acquisition of undersea warfare systems. Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Support and accompany clients in ADHOC meetings, possibly requiring travel.

Required education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
• DoD 8570.01M IAT/IAM Level II Certification (such as Security ).
• Operating Systems Certification (Windows or Linux).
• Experience with eMASS.
• A SECRET clearance is required for this position; candidates must be eligible to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Preferred education and experience:

• Current secret clearance.
• Degree in information technology or cybersecurity
• Familiarity with US Naval systems (submarine systems preferred)
• 3 or more years’ experience in Cybersecurity or IT Systems
• Experience using the NIST Risk Management Framework
• Navy Qualified Validator 
• Systems Engineering experience

Competencies:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, to all levels of the customer and company leadership. 
• Capable of effectively working and problem solving in both independent and team environments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Thoroughness and attention to detail

Additional eligibility requirements

Work authorization/security clearance requirements:

An active DoD Secret security clearance. 

Other Duties:

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, computer software (TEAMS, Excel, Project, Word and Outlook), phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Excellent listening skills are essential. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

The typical workday is eight hours in length. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, with concurrence from the supervisor. The employee must be available during the “core” work hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and must account for the hours in a pay period to maintain full-time status.

Telework:

• This position allows for situational telework.

Travel:

• Ability to travel CONUS; potential to travel OCONUS
• Travel up to 10% may be required.

Benefits and Additional Compensation:

KMS offers a competitive benefits packaging including medical, dental and vision insurances, flexible spending account, PTO, paid holidays, military leave, bereavement leave, 401k / retirement savings plan, professional development and tuition reimbursement, basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products and employee assistance plan (EAP) program. Additionally, KMS offers employee referral bonuses and a discretionary annual bonus.

AAP/EEO Statement:

KMS Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

KMS Solutions is a drug free workplace.

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