Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) Norfolk, VA

Watershed Security is a Veteran Owned Small Business with over 20 years’ experience in Cybersecurity and Government Contracting. They are looking for a Journeyman Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), focusing on ensuring compliance with security policies and conducting cybersecurity assessments.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with various levels of the organization to implement required security changes and ensure compliance with established security policies and standards
• Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity vulnerability and threat assessments to identify and mitigate risks to information systems
• Lead cyber-incident-response efforts, including isolating affected systems, conducting initial investigations, collecting relevant data, and providing status updates and reports to leadership
• Provide guidance on best practices and recommend improvements to the organization's security posture
• Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to protect sensitive data from internal and external threats
• Support continuous monitoring of information systems and provide regular status reports on security compliance
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging cybersecurity threats and industry best practices

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent technical degree
• Must have at least one of the following active certifications: CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP
• Years of Experience: 7 years practical experience in a cybersecurity or A&A related field
• Collaborate with various levels of the organization to implement required security changes and ensure compliance with established security policies and standards
• Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity vulnerability and threat assessments to identify and mitigate risks to information systems
• Lead cyber-incident-response efforts, including isolating affected systems, conducting initial investigations, collecting relevant data, and providing status updates and reports to leadership
• Provide guidance on best practices and recommend improvements to the organization's security posture
• Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to protect sensitive data from internal and external threats
• Support continuous monitoring of information systems and provide regular status reports on security compliance
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging cybersecurity threats and industry best practices
• Clearance Level: SECRET; US Citizen
• Ability to possibly provide onsite support in Philadelphia, PA or Norfolk, VA. Some/all remote work may be an option, however the norm will be onsite support. This will be dependent upon customer needs and classification level of work being performed
• Some travel may be required
• Experience with the Navy RMF Process Guide (RPG), and Navy A&A tools such as ACAS, eMASS and eMASSter
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, Project). Self Starter; detail oriented; able to brief senior level staff
• Experience supporting 5 or more Navy Packages (achieving and/or maintaining ATO)
• Experience with the NAVSEA RMF Business Rules