Information Security Systems Engineer (ISSE)
Company Overview:
KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nations security and well-being.
KMS is a 2024 winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, we received Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility.
Position Summary / Objective:
KMS Solutions, LLC is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE). This person is responsible for developing and updating Dept of Defense (DoD) Risk Management Framework (RMF) packages for submarine systems in eMASS. These RMF packages are for submarine weapons, combat, and sensor systems as well as Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) systems. This position supports Team Submarine Cybersecurity Directorate which is part of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and Program Executive Office Undersea Warfare Systems (PEO UWS).
Essential functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Contributing to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, and certification and awareness activities for system and networking operations.
- Create and update DoD RMF products including Security Assessment Plan (SAP) and Security Plan for the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of new and existing submarine systems.
- Tailor and implement Security Controls in accordance with NIST SP 800-37.
- Review of Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) and develop Risk Assessments.
- Understand and use RMF policies (RMF Process Guide, DoN Standard Operating Procedures, NAVSEA Business Rules, and others).
- Supporting the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
- Providing and supporting security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management.
- Interacting with the customer and other project team members.
Required education and experience:
- 3+ years of experience as an Information System Security Engineer dealing with the Navy RMF process.
- Must have an 8570.01M IAM/IAT certificate (Security + at a minimum CAP or CASP/CISSP preferred)
- Thorough understanding of DoD RMF and basic familiarity with IT/Networks.
- Experience with ACAS and eMASS.
Preferred education and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher IT or Cybersecurity field. Experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- Experience with undersea warfare systems, navy systems, and/or combat systems.
- Experience with Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and/or Team Submarine (TSUB).
Competencies:
- Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate, both orally and in writing.
- Capable of effectively working and problem solving in both independent and team environments.
- Positive professional attitude.
- Strong written and oral communications.
- Must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Very proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Sharepoint).
Work authorization/security clearance requirements:
A Secret Clearance is required. A Top-Secret Clearance is preferred.
Other Duties:
Please note this job posting 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 activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Position may be eligible for promotion to supervisory position. Position is not initially a supervisory position
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. This role will be in working in a classified space that does not allow for personal electronic devices
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Excellent listening skills are essential. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
The typical workday is eight hours in length, normal hours are 7:30 AM-3:30PM. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, with concurrence from the supervisor. The employee must be available during the “core” work hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and must account for the hours in a pay period to maintain full-time status.
Telework:
This is position allows for up to 40% telework, i.e., 2 days per week. Specific days will be defined based on client needs, contract requirements, coordination with KMS PM, and employee’s input. Telework allowance may fluctuate based on in-office needs to perform classified work
Travel:
Up to 10% travel may be required to locations including, but not limited to, Newport, RI; Manassas, VA; Syracuse, NY; and Norfolk, VA
Benefits and Additional Compensation:
KMS offers a competitive benefits packaging including medical, dental and vision insurances, flexible spending account, PTO, paid holidays, military leave, bereavement leave, 401k / retirement savings plan, professional development and tuition reimbursement, basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products and employee assistance plan (EAP) program. Additionally, KMS offers employee referral bonuses and a discretionary annual bonus.
AAP/EEO Statement:
KMS Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
KMS Solutions is a drug free workplace.
