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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

For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact .

EOE including Disability and Vet