Security Engineer

About the Organization Established in 2015, Assertive Professionals (A P), is an Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Armed with expertise, a passion for the industry, and an employee centric corporate culture, A P has already made a name for itself within the Defense Contracting community taking 15th place in America's Top 100 Small Business Visionaries for the 2018 Best of Small Business Awards, receiving the HireVets Platinum Medallion from the Department of Labor in 2021, has a 4.9 rating on Glassdoor, made the Inc. 5000 list and is a VET100 awardee as one of the fastest growing Veteran Owned Businesses in 2021. Our Mission: Providing cleared professionals who assist the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Department of Homeland Security in accomplishing their missions worldwide, through an employee centric culture of development, communication, and transparency. Position Timelines: OPEN positions are available right now. These are best for active job seekers. PROPOSED positions are pending the results of a source selection process. Have some flexibility and want to help us win? Apply to a proposed position today. PIPELINE positions are for anyone interested in a career with A P in the future. A recruiter will prequalify you and reach back out once we have a suitable position. Req Number AP 23-00020 Location St. Louis, Missouri Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Minimum Clearance TS/SCI Timeline Open Description Assertive Professionals is seeking a Security Engineer to support a National Security Customer in St. Louis, MO. This is a Funded and Open position with an annual $1,200 compliance bonus and a $1,000 sign-on bonus or up to $2,000 in reimburseable relocation expenses. Total annual compensation ranges from $140,000 - $150,000 and depends on meeting/exceeding desired requirements for the position. We offer an excellent benefits package, including PTO, 401k Match at 5%, Profit Sharing, Company paid Life Insurance, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, and two options under a national medical plan with employee contribution. Duties may include: Act as the Security Engineer for the MGS effort within NGA/TIAT. Participate in registration meetings to formerly register all MGS related information systems with the Designated Approval Authority (DAA) for NGA. Ensure the System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA) documents for each IS are properly prepared, maintained, and accurately reflects the definition, development, security testing processes, and relevant security requirements. Perform required actions to ensure all MGS related Information Systems are properly entered and maintained using the XACTA Information Assurance web application. Review all aspects of proposed system security plans to ensure the system is being developed in compliance with NGA security guidelines, agency policies, and Intelligence Community Directives. Ensure Vulnerability Assessment Testing (VAT) is scheduled and completed on an annual basis and any findings are addresses in a POAM. Ensure that appropriate Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA) are reviewed, assessed, and responded to in a timely manner. Maintain routine interface with the NGA C&A team (IAO, CE, and DAA) and keep them informed of any pending changes to the system baseline which may impact security. Review and provide input on security related test procedures prior to readiness reviews. Advises the Program Manager (PM) for life cycle integrated security engineering, to include review of Request for Change (RFCs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), related C&A documents, attend design reviews, and ensure requirements are identified and documented. Provide support to the Program Manager to ensure that all aspects of each Information System (IS) from initial concept, through development, to implementation and system maintenance, and continuous monitoring meet applicable NGA C&A requirements. Provide advice and support to manage the IS throughout the life cycle including cost, schedule, and performance system development, and after initial operating capability (IOC) transitions the systems to operations. Provide advice and support to the PM during the early stages of the system life cycle to initiate the C&A process, negotiate the security requirements that must be met, and the technical security features of the IS. Responsible for ensuring that security guidance flows from the PM to the developer for satisfying the requirements to deliver the system, to include the schedule for delivering a certified and accredited system. Required Qualifications and Experience: TS/SCI with ability to pass CI Poly 12 years of total work experience (11/Associates, 10/Bachelors, 9/Masters, 8/Doctorate) 8 years of specialized experience (7/Associates, 6/Bachelors, 5/Masters, 4/Doctorate - For specialized experience, any academic degree substitution must match the career field of the required experience) 8 years of demonstrated specialized experience in System Integration, System Engineering, Acquisition or Project Management experience. A Bachelor's Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, a related technical degree, or equivalent experience (additional 8 years of specialized experience for a total of 16, if substituting degree. Desired Qualifications and Experience: Demonstrated understanding of the geospatial intelligence mission and its contributions to the IC. Demonstrated understanding of Certification and Accreditation processes. Demonstrated specialized experience with application with NGA systems architecture component & processes. Understanding of DoD's GEOINT Tasking, Processing, Exploitation and dissemination processes (TCPED). DAWIA Level III/II certification in Program Management or equivalent (i.e. PMP) or applicable experience. Demonstrated specialized experienced using the XACTA Information Assurance web application. Demonstrated specialized experience with NGA Continuity of Operations processes; experience with writing Information Technology Disaster Recovery (ITDR) plans, Business Continuity Plans, and modifying and documenting Essential Functions. Maintain a professional certification as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Click here to read more about how we protect your information EOE Statement Assertive Professionals, LLC, is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.