Space Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

OverviewVTG is looking for an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)s in multiple locations. (Note: position is contingent upon program award and the postions are located in Chantilly VA, Aurora CO, Springfield VA, Las Cruces NM, LAAFB, Vandenberg (Lompoc) CA and Ft Meade MD.)What will you do?An ISSE is responsible for conducting IS security engineering activities throughout the lifecycle.ISSEs are responsible for capturing and refining information protection requirements to ensure their integration into IS acquisitions and IS development through purposeful security design or configuration.The Contractor Integrates security functional requirements into existing acquisition lifecycle phases, milestones, and documents using systems engineering principles and methodologies. Contractor personnel shall be knowledgeable of best practices when implementing security controls including SW engineering methodologies, security engineering methodologies, security engineering principles, and secure coding techniques and coordinates activities with A&A stakeholders.The ISSE functions are commensurate with the IASAE position description, experience and certifications.  ISSEs with Space System experience is required, specific Space System ISSE required qualifications.

This IASAE experience requires working relevant types of Space systems based on location, and understanding space requirements and protection needs for integration into relevant network systems. IASAE's also participate in Space Computer Security requirement reviews or working groups as needed by locations. IASAE's also participate in the National Space INFOSEC Steering Council, among others.Do you have what it takes?Requirements:TS/SCI with Poly requiredBachelor's degree relevant to computer engineering, INFOSEC, information management, and/or computer scienceMinimum 8+ years IA relevant experienceKnowledge of and experience with ICD 503 and the Government's certification and accreditation processNetworks, computer components, protocols, and COTS technologySystem methodologies including: client/server, web hosting, web content servers, policy servers, directory servers, firewalls, WAN, MAN, LAN, switches, and routersSW integration of COTS and GOTS productsVirtualization platforms and technologiesEducation relevant to computer engineering, INFOSEC, information management, and/or computer scienceExperience in technical project management (Level 3); andTechnical experience in:Configuring and supporting, at a minimum, Windows, Linux, Unix, MacesConfiguring and supporting, at a minimum, VMware, Xen, Hyper VSW engineeringProgram design and implementationConfiguration management (Level 3)System maintenanceIntegration testing (Level 3)Information Security, engineeringIA Systems Engineering Experience: RequiredICD 503/Policy Experience: RequiredSpace System Experience: RequiredBaseline Certs (one of the following): CISSP, CISM, GCLP, CCSPPay Range: VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $165,000 - 210,000 annually, which is a general guideline for and depending on the geographic location.

When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.