Information Systems Security Engineer with Security Clearance

POSITION: Information Systems Security Engineer LOCATION: Colorado Springs, CO REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active TS with SCI; willing to take CI polygraph POSITION TYPE/STANDARD WORK HOURS: Full time, 40 hours THE OPPORTUNITY: Upon award, BTAS will be filling potential openings for the Space Systems Command (SSC). SSC plays a critical role in advancing the United States's space capabilities, delivering cutting-edge solutions to protect and enhance national security. SSC/SZBC specializes in highly classified Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, Defensive and Offensive Space Control (DSC/OSC) capabilities, and space test range assets to support the Department of Defense's (DoD) current and future operational needs. As a leader in space technology, SSC/SZ-BC is responsible for the development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical systems spanning the entire acquisition life cycle. These efforts ensure the United States Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners maintain a strategic advantage in space operations. This position will support multiple SSC/SZ-BC programs, as well as other initiatives across the Space Force, Air Force, and allied organizations. Join us in shaping the future of space operations and contributing to the defense of our nation's space assets. WHO WE ARE: BTAS is a woman-owned small business founded in 1995, located near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Beavercreek, OH. We have earned national and regional awards in the Department of Defense for our proven IT, Engineering, and Program Management capabilities. We are committed to working with exceptional quality and professionalism to deliver excellence to our customers, while providing our employees a stimulating and satisfying work environment as we collaborate with teammates to achieve common goals. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Provide cybersecurity support in accordance with DoDI 8500.01. * Recommend cyber activities, including techniques, packets, and mission partner responsibilities. * Brief the government on cybersecurity issues and recommendations as requested. * Facilitate and support cybersecurity working groups, IPTs, and related meetings, including preparing agendas, minutes, presentations, and action items. * Maintain awareness and manage program Authority to Operate, Authority to Test, Authority to Connect, and Interim Authorities. * Support cyber testing and assessment activities, documenting findings and corrective actions per the Federal Information Security Management Act. * Develop draft intelligence requirements and staffing packages. * Advise on intelligence reports and translate program requirements into intelligence needs. * Recommend courses of action to support mission-related activities. * Identify and translate vulnerabilities and deficiencies from intelligence products into technical requirements. * Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to manage intelligence product schedules. * Support the program manager in evaluating tradeoffs between cost, schedule, and performance using acquisition and intelligence community standards. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Experience analyzing and evaluating current events, and providing recommendations to the Unit leadership to help assure continuity of activities and processing of security requirements are effectively integrated through security architecture, design, development, and configuration * Knowledgeable on organization and execution of contingency planning, testing, and validation for all aspects of information systems security * Expertise in providing continuous assessment of mission effectiveness, identification and analysis of the external threat environment for impacts on mission effectivity and future requirements. Experience researching, evaluating, and reporting the current and evolving threat * Ability to enhance current operations and development activities by synergistically migrating assessments and ideas within the Intelligence Community/DoD community * Experience accessing multiple sources and experts/agencies * Experience performing oversight of the development, implementation, and evaluation of information system security program policy with special emphasis on integration of existing SAP network infrastructures * Expertise in development and execution of analysis of network security, based on risk management framework with emphasis on Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide authorization process * This position requires an SME Recognized Industry Leader. * A BA/BS degree is required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does not supervise the work of others. WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to operate a computer and other standard office equipment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position, 80%. TRAVEL: Little if any travel is required. OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change at any time with or without notice. COMPENSATION / SALARY RANGE: BTAS adheres to federal, state, and local regulations. This is a Full-Time, Salary, Exempt position. The following salary range is what we reasonably expect to pay but is contingent and subject to a variety of factors, including but not limited to years of experience, education, certification(s), training, specialized skills, responsibilities, etc. SALARY RANGE: $188,000 - $191,000 Annual Salary BTAS BENEFITS: A comprehensive benefits program, including paid time off, federal holidays, health coverage, 401K plan with generous company match is offered to all full-time employees. AAP / EEO STATEMENT: BTAS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. BTAS is an E-Verify program participant.