The Systems Security Engineer utilizes in-depth understanding and experience in current DoD Risk Management Framework, Platform IT (PIT), and the implementation of Cyber Security and IA boundary defense techniques and various IA-enabled appliances to conduct current system reauthorization tasks and perform initial authorizations for new systems under development. 

This position is located in Dam Neck, Virginia Beach.

Essential Job Functions:

Performs annual system security reviews.

Manages Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) entries and ensures vulnerabilities are properly tracked, mitigated, and resolved. 

Plans and performs cybersecurity testing to assess security controls and record security control compliance status. 

Conducts vulnerability and compliance management and scanning in support of continuous monitoring efforts. 
 

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

High school diploma with a minimum of 16 years of experience.

Active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI access. 

Requires 5 years’ specific experience analyzing and securing DoD or information technology systems for compliance with Cyber Security policies and requirements. 

Experience researching, assessing and performing continuous monitoring under the RMF process in accordance with DoD 8510.01 and NIST Publications.

Requires current IAT Level II or Level III designation in accordance with DoD 8570.01 including professional certifications.

Familiarity with the DISA Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) application as used to develop, manage and track IA artifacts.

Must be familiar with security control selection, implementation and assessment processes as they relate to preparing and reviewing/monitoring RMF packages.

Current experience designing and executing cybersecurity testing to assess security controls compliance.

Must be proficient in the use of the MS Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Visio) and other tools to document a system from an IA perspective.

Desired Skills:

Bachelor’s (BS/BA) degree.

Appointment as a Navy Qualified Validator (Level II) highly desired.

Familiarity with Naval Combat Systems and Platform IT.
 

Job Requirements:

6926 Get job alerts by email. Sign up now! Join Our Talent Network! Job Snapshot Employee Type Full-Time Location Virginia Beach, VA (Onsite) Job Type Other Experience Not Specified Date Posted 02/14/2025 Job ID 6926 Security Clearance Level Top Secret Remote No Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply Now