{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d9875fd8472a7d23da5a758f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d9875fd8472a7d23da5a758f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d9875fd8472a7d23da5a758f","title":"Information Systems Security Engineer","description":"Space Ground System Solutions (SGSS), a subsidiary of Parsons, has an immediate full-time opening for an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to be part of the Blossom Point Information Assurance team working onsite in Welcome, MD. This position would be responsible for upgrading and maintaining the security posture of all stand-alone and networked environments at Blossom Point and requires knowledge of information security accreditation activities, risk assessment tools, disaster recovery, technologies, and methods.\nJOB RESPONSIBILITIES\nEngineer, implement, and maintain secure system architectures in accordance with NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) (SP 800-37), NIST SP 800-53, Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 1253, DoD Instruction (DoDI) 8510.01 – Risk Management Framework, and applicable Agency cybersecurity policies.\nConduct security planning, security architecture reviews, risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and risk management activities throughout the system development lifecycle in accordance with the RMF, DoDI 8510.01, and NIST SP 800-37.\nAssist system architects, engineers, and software developers with integrating cybersecurity controls into system designs using security-by-design principles and enterprise security architectures consistent with NIST SP 800-160, NIST SP 800-53, and Agency cybersecurity guidance.\nSupport Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities by preparing and maintaining RMF artifacts including the System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Plan (SAP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), Plan of ActionMilestones (POA&M), and supporting authorization packages. Contributes to security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification and awareness activities for system and networking operations\nSupport vulnerability management activities by reviewing security scan results, evaluating findings, recommending remediation strategies, and verifying corrective actions in accordance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Requirements Guides (SRGs), and Agency vulnerability management processes..\nInterface effectively with Government customers, program managers, engineers, developers, and external mission partners to communicate cybersecurity risks, recommend mitigations, and support secure system implementation throughout the acquisition and operational lifecycle.\nREQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS\nMust have an active DoD Secret security clearance with ability to obtain a TS /SCI after hire\nMust be a US Citizen\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required; Four (4) years of ISSE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree\nMinimum of 8 years ISSE experience\nKnowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments\nOn-call support – available to report to site 24/7 for one week of every eight to ten weeks\nOn-call support – must be within 1 hour of site during on-call rotations\nPREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS\nInformation Technology: Experience with configuring routers, firewalls and other network appliances to meet functional and security constraints\nComputer operating system experience with LINUX-based and Windows-based platforms\nExperience ACAS, Tenable, Iron Bank, SPLUNK\nSpace Ground Systems Solutions (SGSS), a wholly owned subsidiary under the Parsons Corporation, is passionate about making our nation the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our security for future generations depends on it. We have emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities.\nSGSS believes in taking care of their employees by offering:\nALL benefits fully funded, for your entire family\nthis includes Medical/Dental/Vision/Group Life/STD/LTD - no employee premiums\nSGSS funded HSA (Health Savings Account) provided\nwith SGSS funding the maximum amount allowed by the IRS\nRetirement Savings Plan (RSP/401k) with a 20% annual company contribution - no employee contribution required\n=======================================================\nIf this position requires a government clearance, the applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for accessing classified information.\nSGSS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.","company":"Spacegroundsystemsolutions","rawCompany":"spacegroundsystemsolutions","city":"Welcome","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T18:57:47.450Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"},{"code":"15-1212.00","title":"Information Security Analysts","slug":"information-security-analysts"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"561621","title":"Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)","slug":"security-systems-services-except-locksmiths"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Information Systems Security Engineer","description":"Space Ground System Solutions (SGSS), a subsidiary of Parsons, has an immediate full-time opening for an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to be part of the Blossom Point Information Assurance team working onsite in Welcome, MD. 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