What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Systems Security Engineer position at North Point Defense, Inc.?
Description
North Point Defense is seeking a skilled and motivated Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to join its growing team. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain security architectures to protect NPD systems, ensuring their security, integrity, and compliance with industry standards and contractual obligations. You will collaborate with IT, development, and management teams to safeguard sensitive information. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities may include :
- Advise the ISSM, CIO, and other stakeholders on the design, implementation, and maintenance of security architectures for information systems.
- Assist in the design, selection, assessment, and monitoring of information system security controls.
- Support the periodic review and implementation of the Information System Security Program.
- Assess and mitigate system vulnerabilities to strengthen overall security posture.
- Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments on organizational systems.
- Monitor and respond to security incidents in accordance with organizational protocols and guidelines.
- Stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends and threats to proactively address potential risks.
- Help ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards, and security frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-171).
- Collaborate with IT and development teams to integrate security best practices into system designs.
- Contribute to the ongoing maintenance of System Security Plans, Plans of Action & Milestones, and other Information Assurance documentation.
Qualifications
NIST SP 800-171
Requirements :
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information (Security Clearance). A security clearance is a determination by the United States Government that a person or company is eligible for access to classified information. The term “eligibility for access” means the same thing as security clearance and is used in Government record systems and by Government personnel security specialists.
North Point Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer
