Cyber Security (ISSE)

The Swift Group is actively seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security System Engineer (ISSE) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the security and accreditation of information systems, performing risk assessments, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to maintain a robust security posture.

This position is located in the Herndon, VA area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct technical evaluations of information system designs, focusing on security aspects and accreditation.
• Utilize various inspection tools to audit systems, analyze potential vulnerabilities, and identify mitigation approaches.
• Perform vulnerability and risk assessment analyses to support accreditation and program protection activities.
• Prepare and review program documentation, including Risk Assessment Reports, Accreditation Packages, and security policy guides.
• Coordinate with external organizations and guide accreditation packages through the customer approval process.
• Review software installation requests and conduct technical risk assessments on software implementation.
• Work closely with system administrators to validate patching, antivirus definitions, and security tool updates to ensure systems are not vulnerable.
• Coordinate and track security action requests and their status.
• Assist contractors with facility designs to incorporate appropriate security features, conduct pre-accreditation inspections, and support preparation of accreditation documents.
• Conduct periodic assessments of contractor facilities to ensure compliance with security requirements, tailoring them as needed.
• Assist customer staff in resolving operational security issues involving supporting contractors.
• Maintain operational security posture for the program, ensuring ongoing compliance.
• Conduct and analyze results from weekly auditing requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (preferred) in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, system engineering, or information assurance.
• Strong technical expertise in computer network design, implementation, and accreditation.
• Proven ability to provide oversight and coordination for multiple contractors supporting program objectives.
• Must be available and willing to travel up to 25%.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Expertise in certification and accreditation processes.
• In-depth knowledge of security policies and frameworks such as:
  • DCID 6/3
  • ICD 503
  • NIST 800-53
• Direct experience working as an ISSO and/or ISSE with accreditation processes and interaction with program ISSM staff.
• Strong understanding of program security and information systems security best practices.
• Familiarity with applicable IC and DoD policies, procedures, and operating instructions related to program security and information management.
• Experience managing privileged user requirements.
• Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented personality.
• US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams.
• Demonstrated experience with security accreditation processes and continuous monitoring practices.
• Experience with automated security assessment tools.

The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00

Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.

At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.