Tyto Athene, LLC · 1 month ago
Senior ISSE
Tyto Athene, LLC is a trusted leader in IT services and solutions, delivering mission-focused digital transformation. They are seeking a Senior ISSE to support the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command by implementing cybersecurity processes and ensuring compliance with operational requirements.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Responsible for implementing processes, procedures, data flows, and artifacts for assessment and authorization activities necessary to meet Department of Defense operational acceptance requirements
The Cybersecurity team is organized in two core functions, software assessment and Risk Management Framework/environment assessment. Embracing the tenants of DevSecOps, this Cybersecurity team is customer-oriented and fully integrated throughout the software development and deployment lifecycle
This team’s top priority is to enable rapid, secure delivery of software applications to the warfighter
You will be responsible for performing analyses and authoring documentation to enable Authority to Operate approval and maintain cyber security accreditation and certification
You will perform periodic assessments of the enterprise and its components to ensure compliance with overarching information security and cybersecurity requirements
You will secure the build, configuration, deployment, operation, and monitoring of commercial Virtual Private Clouds, as well as secure Kubernetes platforms
You will ensure the secure management of the complete stack through monitoring, incident response, disaster recovery, security compliance/auditing, networking, storage, and service brokers
With automation and an ‘everything as code’ mentality, you will help execute the Kobayashi Maru cybersecurity framework for 14 software product teams and thousands of users across the test, IL4 development, IL6 staging/production, and higher classification level stagging/production environments
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 – 15 years of relevant experience in assigned position/function
Relevant STEM, Computer Science, Cyber, IT, or Management bachelor's degree associated with assigned position/function from an accredited university
Security + is required as a privileged access user
One of the following or industry recognized equivalent certifications relevant to assigned position/function: Cloud Solutions Architect, CSSP, DevOps Expert, CKAD, Cloud Security, Cloud Admin, CCNA, Network +, or SRE Foundation certification as applicable
Possession of a valid certification per DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level II
You are a US Citizen
Your resume must demonstrate experience: Implementing Department of Defense cybersecurity policies, directives, instructions, and standards for software-intensive mission systems
Your resume must demonstrate experience: Developing Risk Management Framework assessment and authorization documentation
Your resume must demonstrate experience: Writing and executing cybersecurity test procedures for validation of Risk Management Framework control compliance
Your resume must demonstrate experience: Monitoring and analyzing outputs of cybersecurity-related tools for vulnerabilities, reportable security incidents, and residual risks
Your resume must demonstrate experience: Reviewing and/or authoring documentation such as, Cybersecurity Strategies, Program Protection Plans, Anti-Tamper Plans, Counterintelligence Support Plans, Integrated Threat Assessment Reports, Operations Security Plans, Continuous Monitoring Plans, and Defensive Cyberspace Operations Plans
Your resume must demonstrate experience: Working in eMASS and/or Xacta
Must be eligible for a Top-Secret SCI clearance
This is not a remote or hybrid role – you will work 100% on-site daily in a SCIF at 2424 Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, CO
Benefits
Health/Dental/Vision
401(k) match
Paid Time Off
STD/LTD/Life Insurance
Referral Bonuses
Professional development reimbursement
Parental leave
Company
Tyto Athene, LLC
At Tyto Athene, we help turn Data to Dominance.
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