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ISSO (Cybersecurity) Engineer- Level 4

@ Celestar
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Annapolis Junction or Washington or Reston
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:shaping cybersecurity, conducting assessments, ensuring compliance
Requirements Summary:Senior-level ISSO with active TS/SCI and CI Poly; 13+ years in software/systems engineering or related field; HS diploma or GED; Security+ or IAT II/III; experience with RMF (DIA), IATT, ATO, SSPs/SAPs; SCIF work required.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Splunk, XACTA, RMF, ATO, SSP, SAP, POA&M
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Job Description

Celestar Corporation is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) (Cybersecurity) Engineer- Level 4 to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) under the Analysis & Production Community of Interest (A&P COI). The primary place of performance will be in the National Capital Region (Annapolis Junction, MD; Washington, DC; or Reston, VA). If interested and meet ALL the required qualifications and active clearance level, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding and impactful opportunity

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD, Washington, DC, or Reston, VA

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Active TS/SCI with a Current CI Poly (within the last 5 years)

About Us:

Celestar, a proud Veteran-Owned company, offers highly competitive salaries and benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes company-paid employee and family dental insurance, employee health insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage. Additionally, we provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching, paid holidays, and personal time off.

Responsibilities:

  • As a Senior-level Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), you will play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing cybersecurity initiatives.

  • Conduct technical security assessments and contribute to the security systems.

  • Ensure system security compliance, manage risks, and support certification activities throughout the program life cycle.

  • Work with application leads, sysadmins, DBAs, developers, and testers to ensure the assigned systems are security-compliant and achieve/maintain ATO. 

 

Required qualifications/skills: 

  • HS Diploma/GED.

  • 13 years of experience in Software or Systems Engineering roles or a highly related field of work with a similar scope and responsibilities.

  • A Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience, and a Master’s Degree may be substituted for 6 years of experience.

  • Security+ or other IAT II/III level certification that is currently active.

  • Proficiency with XACTA and DIA’s RMF process, including managing IATT and ATO processes.

  • Proficiency with Splunk.

  • Experience conducting assessments of existing IT architecture for compliance with security requirements from applicable security frameworks (such as ICD 503).

  • Experience with implementing and maintaining system security documentation, including SSPs, SAPs, POA&Ms, and security assessment artifacts, coordinating closely with ISSMs, ISSEs, system owners, and authorizing officials.

  • Full-time work in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) is required, with flexible hours.

  • Active TS/SCI with a current CI Poly (within the last 5 years).

 

Celestar Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Celestar Corporation prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same-sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; marital status; service member/protected veteran status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.