Cyber Security (ISSE) - Senior

KDA Consulting is a Disabled Veteran, Woman-Owned, Certified Disadvantaged Small Business, comprised of a diverse team of professionals driven to tackle the demanding National Defense and Intelligence challenges through IT solutions. We emphasize teamwork and focus on achieving goals to complete deliverables efficiently, on-time, and under budget.

We are currently seeking a Senior Cyber Security ISSE to join our team.

Primary Job Duties

• Cyber Security System Engineer (ISSE/ISSO) with a minimum of six( 6 ) years' experience. 
• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degrees are preferred.
• Conduct technical evaluation of information system design, focusing on information security aspects and accreditation
• Utilize various information system inspection tools to audit systems, analyze potential vulnerabilities and identify mitigation approaches
• Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support accreditation and other program protection activities
• Prepare and review program documentation to include Risk Assessment Reports, Accreditation Packages, and security policy guides
• Coordinate with external organizations and guide accreditation packages through the customer process
• Review requests for software installation and conduct technical risk assessment on implementation of the software
• Work closely with system administrators to validate patching, AV definitions and other security tools are updated/not vulnerable
• Coordinate and track security action requests and status
• Assist contractors with facility designs to incorporate appropriate security features, conduct pre- accreditation inspections, and provide assistance in preparation of accreditation documents
• Conduct periodic assessments of contractor facilities to ensure compliance with security requirements tailoring requirements as needed
• Assist customer staff with resolving any operational security issues involving supporting contractors
• Maintain operational security posture for the program
• Conduct weekly auditing requirements and analyze results

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, or Master's Degree, along with a minimum of 6 years' relevant experience
• Ability to provide technical expertise on computer network design, implementation, and accreditation
• Ability to provide oversight and coordination for multiple contractors supporting program objectives
• Must be available/able to travel up to 25%
• andidate must be a great communicator (written and verbal) and be able to work with a group or independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Expertise in certification and accreditation
• Expertise in DCID 6/3, ICD 503, and NIST 800-53 policies and implementations
• Direct ISSO and/or ISSE experience working with accreditations - experience interacting with program ISSM staff
• Experience with program security and information systems security best practices - familiarity with security accreditation process
• Familiarity with applicable IC and DoD policies, procedures and operating instructions related to program security, information assurance and information management
• Experience managing privileged user requirements
• Ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented​

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Active TS/SCI + Full Scope Poly U.S. Government Security is required

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Six (6) years of relevant professional work experience

• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality

• Strong interpersonal skills, especially the ability to network and establish professional relationships

• Ability to prioritize, demonstrated strong organizational skills, and ability to meet or exceed deadlines

Physical Demands: Position will require frequent sitting, standing, and/or mobility within an office setting. Employee must be able to use hands to complete work at a workstation/computer, be able to reach, type and manipulate with hands, fingers, and arms; lift and/or move up to 20 pounds; talk, see and hear.

Work Environment: Work is performed on client site in a professional office environment with moderate stress and noise levels. Position requires employee to effectively use a computer, potentially for long periods of time, and to accommodate potentially frequent interruptions. Candidate should be both customer-focused and present a team approach to overall work.

Schedule: Business core hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. Standard work hours may vary for this position based upon contract requirements. Position will be located onsite at a customer facility.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): KDA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, KDA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations in the hiring process. We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our hiring team by phone at 571-384-5432 (x800). For persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or deaf-disabled, KDA will provide an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter where needed as a reasonable accommodation for the hiring processes.

EEOC: KDA is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.