Cybersecurity System Security Engineer

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cybersecurity System Security Engineer III to join our team in the El Segundo, CA .

The Cybersecurity System Security Engineer’s primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting SMC and AFSPC acquisition programs. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities to meet NIST Cybersecurity requirements for system assessment & authorization.

Performance shall include:

• Lead a team of System Security Engineers and Certification and Accreditation Analysts responsible for ensuring the customer’s national and international security interests are protected as acquisition systems are designed and tested.

• Chair and or Co-Chair customer and SAP community Cybersecurity working groups, participate in SSE IPT reviews.

• Perform oversight of the development, implementation, and evaluation of information system security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructures.

• Review SSE related designs and provides security compliance recommendations.

• Develop and provide Cybersecurity risk management recommendations to the customer.

• Provide SSE support for Mission and Training systems design and development.

• Represent the Government Program Manager in various SSE related working groups, advisory groups, and advisory council meetings.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or additional 4 years of related experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

• 12+ years total experience.

• 8+ years experience with SCI or SAR environment.

• 4+ years of SAP relevant experience.

• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 3 and Information Assurance Manager Level 3 within 6 months of the date of hire.

• Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/JAFANs/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents.

• Full understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG) processes for system accreditation, along with legacy (DITSCAP, DIACAP) processes.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility

• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information

• Willingness to submit to a polygraph.

Preferred Requirements:

• Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

• CISSP Recommended.

• Willingness to travel within the organizational Area of Responsibility (AOR) (note - could be extensive, and will include both air and ground transportation)