Sr Cybersecurity Engineer

Overview

WiSC Enterprises is hiring for a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer in support of the EMERALD program. The Cyber Security Engineer will serve as the primary security lead for the Mission Ground System (MGS) effort within NGA/TIAT. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with agency policies and security guidelines, while supporting all phases of the information system (IS) lifecycle-from initial concept to implementation, maintenance, and continuous monitoring.

This position is onsite in St. Louis, MO.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the Security Engineer for all MGS-related IS within NGA/TIAT.
• Register all MGS IS with the NGA Designated Approval Authority (DAA).
• Develop and maintain System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA) documents to reflect system development and security compliance.
• Ensure accurate and timely updates in the XACTA Information Assurance web application.
• Review and validate system security plans for compliance with NGA policies and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs).
• Schedule and oversee Vulnerability Assessment Testing (VAT); track findings in a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
• Monitor and respond to Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs).
• Maintain ongoing communication with NGA C&A teams (IAO, CE, DAA) regarding system changes and security impacts.
• Evaluate and provide input on security-related test procedures and readiness reviews.
• Support the Program Manager (PM) in reviewing Requests for Change (RFCs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and associated C&A documentation.
• Provide lifecycle security engineering advice from concept to operations, including cost, schedule, and performance support.
• Initiate C&A processes early in development and ensure timely delivery of a certified and accredited system.

Required Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Proven experience in System Integration, System Engineering, or Project Management within a cybersecurity context.
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF)-particularly Step 6: Continuous Monitoring.
• Experience supporting or acting as a Designated Authorizing Official or Representative (DAO/DAO-R).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity governance, compliance, and accreditation processes.
• Proficient in using cybersecurity tools such as ACAS, HBSS, and ServiceNow.
• Ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including government C&A teams.
• Must have an active TS SCI clearance

Desired Qualifications

• 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).