Information Systems Security Engineer III

The Information Systems Security Engineer III (ISSE III) will support an active Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) contract in Philadelphia, PA.

The ISSE III shall research, compile and document reviews, drawings, schematics, and reports, interviews with technical staff members, and the study of published material for use in various logistics documents, technical manuals, test plans, and reports, training materials, installation guides, and other technical documentation.

• Develop system security/IA plans and controls under guidance in DIACAP, RMF, NIST 800-53, NIST 80-37, CNSS 1253, DCID 6/3, and NISCAP.


• Shepherd System Security Plans through inception and decommission utilizing the eMASS workflow and RMF process.


• Proficiency with VMware.


• Define certification Test & Evaluation requirements.


• Coordinate with program management and customers to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with DoD IA requirements.


• Responsible to develop written instructions, procedures, schematics, and other technical documentation; and likewise, review, redline, or rewrite written instructions, procedures, schematics, and other technical documentation in support of In-Service information technology tools.


• Responsible to provide the status of assigned tasks via both prepared and ad hoc oral briefings to Project Manager.


• Responsible to decompose system specifications to determine security/IA requirements and work with systems engineers, developers, and other security personnel to develop management and operational procedures, when required, to meet those requirements.


• Assists the ISSMs in meeting their duties and responsibilities of their respective systems.


• Performs control correlation identifier (CCI) assessments of applicable security controls.


• Supports the DoDEA ISCM program by assisting the ISO in completing ISCM responsibilities and by participating in the configuration management process for their respective systems, ensuring completion and reporting annually.


• Provides an assessment and recommendation to the ISO and AO as to the need for reaccreditation as a result of a significant change to the system identified during continuous monitoring.

Pay rate: $100,000 to $120,000 annually

• Required proficiency in DISA STIG procedures to include ACAS, HBSS, SCAP, & network scanning.


• Required to have and maintain and current DoD IAM Certification.


• Must be capable of performing all duties unsupervised.


• Must be knowledgeable and can direct FISMA compliance and requirements.


• Active Department of Defense SECRET clearance required.


• Pursuant to the Government Contract, you must be a U.S. Citizen.


• Maintain compliance with DoD 8570.01-M IATII requirements.


• Minimum Education:  Bachelor's level degree in Computer, Electrical or Electronics Engineering or Mathematics with field of concentration in computer science.


• Minimum Experience:  Two (2) years of professional experience in systems engineering.