NISSC 3 Information Systems Security Engineer III

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer III with 7-10 years of experience and a TS/SCI Clearance to support The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC) -Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (NCMC-ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract III Mission. 

• Analyze, design, and implement technical security controls to protect information systems and support continuous compliance with RMF, NIST, and DoD requirements.
• Perform configuration, vulnerability, and risk assessments, set up and validate security tools, and assist in the development/maintenance of assessment and authorization packages.
• Participate in incident tracking and remediation and provide technical leadership, documentation, and guidance to support ongoing cybersecurity readiness.
• Provide expertise in systems security engineering, develop advanced security solutions, oversee cybersecurity integration across systems.
  Support vulnerability/risk assessments, authorization packages, and incident response activities.
• Develop and submit security reports and threat analysis.

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Education: Bachelors in IT, Cyber, CS, IS, Data Science, or SW Engineering OR equivalent DoD/Military training

Clearance: Top Secret/ SCI
Certifications: CCSP, Cloud+, CSC, GCLD, GSEC, and/or SecurityX/CASP+ certification.
Experience: 7-10 Years

• Advanced knowledge of systems security engineering to design and implement technical security controls is critical.
• Skills in performing configuration, vulnerability, and risk assessments, and setting up security tools ensure ongoing compliance with RMF, NIST, and DoD requirements. Capabilities in incident tracking, remediation, and participation in security assessments and authorization package development are necessary. 
• Proficiency in developing advanced security solutions and overseeing cybersecurity integration ensures robust protection for information systems.
• Experience leveraging tools such as eMASS, XACTA, CORE, ACAS, SCAP tools, Nessus, Checkmarx, and/or ZAP DAST. Holds DoD 8140 qualifying certification.

Notice of Anticipated Employment Opportunities

These positions are being posted in anticipation of future employment opportunities, which may become available beginning around June 2026. Actual hiring and start dates will depend on contract award, organizational needs and other factors. Candidates may be considered for these or similar positions as opportunities arise.