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Security Architect/Engineer (ISSE)

Nightwing
Hamilton, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2025

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

At Nightwing, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Nightwing is seeking an experienced and cleared Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE). The selected candidate shall provide expert-level security support / guidance to engineering and technical IT related activities within the organization. In addition, candidate shall provide day-to-day support and oversight of all Information Assurance, Certification & Accreditation and Assessment & Authorization activities. Responsible for managing the processing of all organizational efforts through the risk management cycle, this includes closely coordinating and track risks, accreditation status, and reporting status across project teams. Generate security plans as required and be the security advocate for all system / architecture changes. Assemble and submit C&A packages to Principal Accreditation Authority / Designated Accreditation Authority. Coordinate C&A actions and system testing with appropriate security personnel. Maintain a document repository where C&A project documentation is stored.

Required Skills :

  • SPONSOR WILL CONSIDER IT PM / Engineer with knowledge of security process and willing to learn Greenlight
  • Candidate shall possess a minimum of eleven (11) years of IT Program Management, security, information assurance and / or engineering experience.
  • Working knowledge of Intelligence Community Information Assurance policies and regulations and how they relate to the certification and accreditation process.
  • Strong technical skills and analytic ability.
  • Good communications skills, written and oral.

Desired Skills :

  • Experience in an ISSO / ISSE / ISSM role.
  • Experience authoring and maintaining systems security documentation including documentation of security mitigations and successful completion of DCID 6 / 3 or ICD503 accreditation process
  • Demonstrated experience navigating the Sponsor's security and accreditation process to include certification and accreditation of an IT system to Authority to Operate (ATO)
  • Candidate shall possess knowledge and experience in generating appropriate security documentation to receive proper accreditation from Directorate security personnel and correcting security shortfalls as they are identified through Agency sponsored reviews.
  • Experience using XACTA Tool
  • PMP Certification
  • Knowledge of Customer PMF process
  • Knowledge of FISMA, DCID 6 / 3, ICD 503 Standards
  • Knowledge of IT development lifecycle
  • Knowledge of Customer organization and processes specific to security requirements for IT systems and accreditation / certification.
  • Additional Requirements :

  • Additional Technical and Specialty Training / Certifications Etc.
  • Years of Experience Required : 11 or more years Professional Experience
  • Education Level / Major Required : Bachelor's Degree
  • Must have TS / SCI security clearance with Poly on day one and be eligible for crossover.

    This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

    About Nightwing :

    Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation's most mission impactful initiatives.

    When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world's most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

    At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

    Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team

    At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

    Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

    Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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