Information System Security Engineer
Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory | North Logan, UT, USPosted 2 days ago
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Description
Job ID: 17909
The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a highly experienced Information Assurance (IA) Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our IA office and work alongside a full-stack engineering team in both operational and development environments. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring the security and compliance of our systems while fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
At SDL, we take pride in and highly value our employees. SDL offers competitive salaries and fantastic benefits, including:
- Flexible work schedules that fit your style-every Friday off, every other Friday off, or simply traditional hours
- Generous paid leisure and sick leave, ensuring you never miss a special event
- Favorable company locations with average commute times of less than 15 minutes
- High-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insurance
- A 14.2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account-no matching required!
- Utah State University undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%, full reimbursement for graduate tuition, and free course audits for employees and dependents meeting eligibility requirements
- A great, highly educated team that works together to solve some of the most fascinating problems on (and off) our planet
- We are a growing company that maintains both a family feel and high retention rate with over 90% job satisfaction
- Relocation assistance available for most positions
- Identify security requirements for systems
- Ensure security requirements are planned, implemented, and tested
- Work collaboratively with the technical team to manage and execute security requirements
- Perform all steps of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, including categorization, control selection, control implementation, and assessment of controls
- Write System Security Plans, Control Narratives, and perform Security Impact Analysis
- Work with the Internal Assessment Team (IAT) to test that all controls are implemented properly or mitigated
- Provide security system engineering and security architectural design support services
- Review, comment, and authorize security risks and security issues related to any Change Requests
- Work with the team to ensure compliance and vulnerability findings are remediated or mitigated
- Monitor IAVM notifications from multiple channels and ensure actions for relevant issues are planned and implemented
- Assist in the development and implementation of effective NIST SP 800-171 and 800-53 controls to support complex networks
- 5 or more years of experience and a Bachelor's degree
- 4 or more years of experience and a Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Assurance, MIS, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
- Excellent understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process in NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-171
- Strong understanding of system design and system development lifecycle principles
- Practical experience in hardening IT systems in compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
- Experience with standard security principles, policies, and industry best practices
- Knowledge of network devices and interconnections (e.g., routers, switches, IDS/IPS, firewalls, DNS)
- Experience with operating systems (Server, Windows, Linux, and Virtualization)
- Strong organizational skills, ability to learn quickly, and demonstrated problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Project management skills with the ability to create and follow schedules
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with a wide range of internal and external customers
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or DoD 8140 Level III Certification
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, demanding environment
- Capability to apply knowledge to complex practical situations
- Must be a U.S. citizen and have or be able to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance
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EOE including Disability and Vet