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As a Principal Information Security Systems Engineer (ISSE) joining the National Leadership Command Capability team, you will provide critical IA Architecture Analysis and Security Engineering Support for Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), Continuity of Government (COG), and Senior Leader communications. Your daily responsibilities include conducting cybersecurity risk assessments, supporting real-time threat detection capabilities, evaluating candidate architectures against security requirements, researching emerging technologies, and collaborating with stakeholders to develop innovative solutions. You will also validate system security requirements, design IA systems, and contribute to certification and awareness activities. This role requires an Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, extensive experience in RMF, network technology, and a deep understanding of NIST Special Publications 800 Series, CNSSI 1253, and DoD 8500 standards.
CASP+
CISSP
NIST
CNSSI
DoD 8500
network protocols
firewalls
IPS
IDS
routers
requirements gap analysis
system security requirements
network architecture design
policies and procedures
network technologies
communication systems
architectures
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Active Directory
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CI/CD
Python
PowerShell
Bash
Prometheus
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