Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Location and Travel Details: Dayton, OH area (Wright-Patterson AFB), Oklahoma City, OK area (Tinker AFB), or Ogden, UT / Salt Lake City, UT area (Hill AFB)

The key responsibilities of the Senior Cyber Security Engineer - Information System Security Manager (ISSM) include:

• Create/maintain and review/approve other teammates’ information security related documentation
• Implement, maintain, and monitor security controls
• Advise developers on integrating security requirements
• Achieve and maintain Authorization to Operate classified information systems
• Coordinate with sponsor and corporate security organization
• Oversee Continuous Monitoring program
• Maintain operational security posture for information systems
• Provide security related training and guidance to program management and staff
• Provide responsible oversight and management of multiple RMF packages in appropriate compliance systems
• Conduct RMF process on various items including Hardware, Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS) Systems

Key skills for this position include:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with several of the following: current security tools; hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; encryption techniques/tools
• Experience preparing and maintaining SSPs and other security related documentation
• Experience proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies, preferably on a large software or IT program
• Collaborating in a team environment
• Experience with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs), Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker (SCC)
• High expertise in cloud security concepts and the FEDRAMP program
• Use of scanning tools and interpreting results including ACAS
• Expertise in security incident management and response
• Must have experience performing the RMF process to attain Authority to Operate (ATO) in accordance with NIST 800 series guidance
• Must be committed to developing and adhering to best practices and standard operating procedures
• Must be a solutions-oriented team player and must possess a high level of self-initiative
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills
• Must have Security+ Certification
• Must have CISSP Certification or able to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or comparable academic discipline
• Minimum experience requirements: ten years of experience required
• Must have or be willing to obtain Secret Clearance (this requires US Citizenship)
• Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background screen

Desired Experience:

• Knowledge of DoD security requirements
• Experience with Cloud
• Knowledge of DoD systems, data and processes

About Illumination Works

At Illumination Works, we know data, and we should, we’ve been doing it since we started in 2006! We specialize in everything data from big data to data science, data engineering, software engineering, and cloud design. We are a trusted technology partner in user-centered digital transformation—delivering impactful business results to clients. We partner with customers to solve their unique technology and data challenges and stay on top of modern technologies and advancements leveraging our Innovation Lab. Check out our website to learn more at

Why choose us? We invest in our employees in all aspects of their life and we value family. We offer market competitive salary, a generous PTO package, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans. We also offer 401K, short/long-term disability insurance, a fun and engaging culture, and training opportunities to keep you up to speed on the latest technologies. 

Illumination Works is committed to hiring and retaining the best workforce. We hire the best talent for our customer’s needs. We make our hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background screen.

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