Information System Security Engineer

4 weeks ago


North Logan, United States Space Dynamics Laboratory Full time

Job ID: 17909

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a highly experienced Information Assurance (IA) Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our IA office and work alongside a full-stack engineering team in both operational and development environments. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring the security and compliance of our systems while fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

At SDL, we take pride in and highly value our employees. SDL offers competitive salaries and fantastic benefits, including:

  • Flexible work schedules that fit your style—every Friday off, every other Friday off, or simply traditional hours
  • Generous paid leisure and sick leave, ensuring you never miss a special event
  • Favorable company locations with average commute times of less than 15 minutes
  • High-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insurance
  • A 14.2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account—no matching required
  • Utah State University undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%, full reimbursement for graduate tuition, and free course audits for employees and dependents meeting eligibility requirements
  • A great, highly educated team that works together to solve some of the most fascinating problems on (and off) our planet
  • We are a growing company that maintains both a family feel and high retention rate with over 90% job satisfaction
  • Relocation assistance available for most positions
Responsibilities Include:
  • Identify security requirements for systems
  • Ensure security requirements are planned, implemented, and tested
  • Work collaboratively with the technical team to manage and execute security requirements
  • Perform all steps of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, including categorization, control selection, control implementation, and assessment of controls
  • Write System Security Plans, Control Narratives, and perform Security Impact Analysis
  • Work with the Internal Assessment Team (IAT) to test that all controls are implemented properly or mitigated
  • Provide security system engineering and security architectural design support services
  • Review, comment, and authorize security risks and security issues related to any Change Requests
  • Work with the team to ensure compliance and vulnerability findings are remediated or mitigated
  • Monitor IAVM notifications from multiple channels and ensure actions for relevant issues are planned and implemented
  • Assist in the development and implementation of effective NIST SP 800-171 and 800-53 controls to support complex networks
Required Education/Experience:
  • 5 or more years of experience and a Bachelor's degree
  • 4 or more years of experience and a Master's degree
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Assurance, MIS, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
Required Skills:
  • Excellent understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process in NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-171
  • Strong understanding of system design and system development lifecycle principles
  • Practical experience in hardening IT systems in compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
  • Experience with standard security principles, policies, and industry best practices
  • Knowledge of network devices and interconnections (e.g., routers, switches, IDS/IPS, firewalls, DNS)
  • Experience with operating systems (Server, Windows, Linux, and Virtualization)
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to learn quickly, and demonstrated problem-solving capabilities
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Project management skills with the ability to create and follow schedules
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with a wide range of internal and external customers
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or DoD 8140 Level III Certification
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, demanding environment
  • Capability to apply knowledge to complex practical situations
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and have or be able to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance
At the Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL), we support a variety of missions, including NASA’s vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense’s aim to protect our Nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you’ve heard of, and others that you haven’t. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.

EOE including Disability and Vet



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