Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)
Darkwolfsolutions · Omaha, NE
About this role
**Dark Wolf** is seeking a **Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Information System Security Engineer - ISSE)** to join a collaborative team to develop, manage, and maintain the security posture within **secure, air-gapped development enclaves**. You will focus on **continuous exposure management**, **RMF lifecycle management**, and **Authorization to Operate (ATO) support**. --- ## Responsibilities - Design, test, and implement **secure operating systems, networks, and security monitoring** (including tuning and management of IT security systems and applications) - Support **incident response**, **digital forensics**, **loss prevention**, and **eDiscovery** activities - Conduct **risk and vulnerability assessments** at the network, system, and application levels - Leverage **AI-assisted RMF tools** to ingest system documentation and post-deployment playbooks to identify compliance gaps and accelerate ATO - Support **continuous exposure management** and **ATO workflows** to maintain real-time system authorization - Coordinate security control implementation with **system administrators and engineers** - Develop and implement security controls and operational risk mitigations; assist with security awareness programs - Address security issues across architectures, firewalls, electronic data traffic, and network access - Analyze and validate security requirements; recommend additional safeguards - Support **Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E)** activities (pre-test prep, test participation, result analysis, and report preparation) - Periodically review system audits and monitoring corrective actions until closure - Develop, maintain, and report **cyber metrics** - Provide briefings to senior staff --- ## Required Qualifications - **7+ years** relevant cybersecurity experience - **7+ years** validating security controls using scanning tools, configuration reviews, and manual testing - **7+ years** using the **Risk Management Framework (RMF)** to support obtaining an **ATO** - Proficiency drafting and auditing **System Security Plans (SSPs)** and **Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)** for non-technical stakeholders - Ability to translate between developers (data owners) and cybersecurity leadership (data consumers) - Experience translating technical configurations into **audit-ready evidence** for **GRC tools** (e.g., **eMASS** or **ServiceNow**) - Hands-on with eGRC tools such as **eMASS, XACTA, RSA Archer**, etc. - Ability to clearly articulate ideas for **executive-level** consumption - Ability to apply prior experience to new situations, especially during client interactions - **Must have IAT II Certification** - **B.A. or B.S.** in Information Security, Computer Science, or related discipline - **US Citizenship and Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility** --- ## Location & Employment - **On-site** based out of **Omaha, Nebraska** (full-time on-site requirement at **Offutt AFB**) - Salary range estimated: **$130,000.00 – $155,000.00** (commensurate with experience and technical skillset) - Seeking **direct, full-time W2 employees** only (no third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099) --- **EEO/AA Employer** (Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify identity, confirm US citizenship, and complete required employment eligibility verification upon hire.
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