Overview
Sr. Engineering Recruitment Specialist at Acara Solutions is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support our client's advanced engineering team in ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity requirements and classified system directives.
U.S. citizenship required due to federal security clearance eligibility and government contract regulations.
Location : Arlington, TX
Pay
Up to $108,000 per year
Responsibilities
- Apply DAAPM and RMF frameworks to determine IA requirements and assess cyber risks.
- Conduct vulnerability analyses, develop mitigation plans, and verify implementation of security controls.
- Prepare and maintain system authorization documentation, security management plans, and continuous monitoring records.
- Monitor systems using SIEM tools for Indicators of Compromise (IOC) and maintain configuration control.
- Support offsite teams with compliance, certification, and cybersecurity training requirements.
- Collaborate with system engineers, developers, and architects to design secure technical solutions.
- Perform audits, compliance scans, and assist with ATO documentation and incident investigations.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (STEM) + 2 years of related experience; or equivalent education / experience.Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance.Working knowledge of DoD cybersecurity frameworks (FIPS, NIST SP 800 Series, JSIG, DAAPM, ICD).Preferred Skills
Experience supporting cybersecurity in collateral, SAP, or SCI environments.Proficient with SIEM and compliance tools (Splunk, Nessus, ACAS, SolarWinds, STIG Viewer, Vulnerator).Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.Job Details
Seniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : General BusinessIndustries : Defense and Space ManufacturingNote : This posting is for the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) position with Acara Solutions. External postings and similar roles listed here may appear for comparison but are not part of this job description.
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