At BlueHalo, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions in the realm of defense and cybersecurity. We pride ourselves on our talented team and our mission to protect our nation’s critical systems.
We are currently seeking an exceptionally skilled Cyber Security Engineer / Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team, supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the Ground Based Mid-Course Defense Program Office (GMD).
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), Interim Authority to Test (IATT), Authority to Connect (ATC), and Authority to Operate (ATO) packages.
- Utilize the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process to analyze and resolve Information Assurance (IA)-related technical challenges.
- Ensure that system security artifacts are created, reviewed, and updated as necessary.
- Verify that all RMF requirements are met, and manage relevant artifacts within the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
- Analyze complex problems to identify root causes and develop actionable solutions.
- Collaborate with other cyber teams to review RMF Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), ensuring timely delivery and quality of cyber artifacts.
- Conduct audits and monitor corrective actions until all issues are resolved.
- Perform vulnerability and risk analysis of systems, leveraging expertise in information systems security.
- Track and monitor Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
- Review cybersecurity artifacts and technical briefings, working with customers to address findings.
- Ensure that security controls are implemented and functioning effectively throughout the system lifecycle.
Required Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- 7+ years of related professional experience.
- Active Secret Clearance.
- DoD 8570 compliant IAM Level II certification (e.g., Security+).
- Experience with DoD's RMF and SSP processes.
Desired Qualifications :
- IAM Level III certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM).
- Experience managing Cyber Task Orders (CTOs), including reporting, mitigation, and compliance.
- Familiarity with the Missile Defense Agency.
- Ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
6 hours ago