AMERICAN SYSTEMS

IT and engineering services for government

Information System Security Engineer

Security Engineering & ArchitectureConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeColorado Springs, CO, USA$170k - $184k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and 10 years of related work experience are required.
An active TS/SCI clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain or hold a U.S. security clearance.
Must meet DoD 8140 qualification requirements for the Systems Security Analyst work role, work role code 461, at the Advanced proficiency level.
Must hold one or more of the following certifications: RCCE Level 1, CISSO, CISSP-ISSEP, CySA+, FITSP-O, GCLD, GCSA, or GSNA.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and verify secure IT infrastructure, and participate in planning, development, and deployment.
Provide advisory support to the Information Systems Security Manager on Assessment and Authorization extensions and Basis of Estimate review.
Perform high-level architecture and security engineering responsibilities.
Ensure automated information systems and network nodes are operated and maintained.
Analyze, design, and implement technical security controls for complex information systems in accordance with the Risk Management Framework, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and Department of War requirements.
Perform configuration, vulnerability, and risk assessments for systems, applications, and supporting infrastructure.
Configure, deploy, and validate security tools and technologies to monitor, detect, and protect against cyber threats.
Support development, documentation, and maintenance of Assessment and Authorization packages, including system security plans, plans of action and milestones, and supporting artifacts.
Conduct security impact analyses for system changes and recommend appropriate security engineering solutions.
Participate in incident tracking and remediation activities; support root-cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering & Analysis, Test & Evaluation, and Training.

Responsibilities

Design, implementation, and verification of secure IT infrastructure and participation in planning, development, and deployment.
Provide advisory support to the ISSM on ATO extensions and BoE review.
Perform high level architecture/security engineering responsibility.
Ensure automated information system (AIS) and network nodes are operated, maintained, and
Analyze, design, and implement technical security controls for complex information systems in accordance with RMF, NIST, and DoW requirements.
Perform configuration assessments, vulnerability assessments, and risk assessments for systems, applications, and supporting infrastructure.
Configure, deploy, and validate security tools and technologies to monitor, detect, and protect against cyber threats.
Support the development, documentation, and maintenance of assessment and authorization (A&A) packages, including system security plans (SSPs), plans of action and milestones (POA&Ms), and supporting artifacts.
Conduct security impact analyses for system changes and recommend appropriate security engineering solutions.
Participate in incident tracking and remediation activities; support root-cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 10 years of related work experience
TS/SCI clearance
U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
Must meet DoD 8140 qualification requirements for the Systems Security Analyst work role, designated as work role code 461 at the Advanced proficiency level
Must have one or more of the following certs: RCCE Lev 1, CISSO, CISSP-ISSEP, CySA+, FITSP-O, GCLD, GCSA, OR GSNA

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $170,000.00/Yr. - USD $184,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

Compensation: 170000 to 184000 (USD)

About the Company

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

IT and engineering services for government

AMERICAN SYSTEMS delivers information technology and engineering services to U.S. government clients as an employee-owned government contractor. It focuses on IT and enterprise services, software development, and systems engineering, with offerings such as legacy systems migration, mobile app development, and user experience design. The company operates primarily for federal agencies, including the Intelligence Community, by winning government contracts to support national security initiatives and mission-critical programs. Its employee-owned structure aligns workforce interests with company success, differentiating it from typical contractor firms by giving employees a stake in outcomes and accountability in delivering technical and engineering solutions to national security and IT needs.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chantilly, VA
Founded: 1975

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