AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Principal Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to join our team in join our team in Chantilly, VA. As a Principal Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), you will: * Join a well-established team that gives you the opportunity to grow. * Receive robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan! * Be a part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company. A week in the life of a Principal Information System Security Engineer (ISSE): * Design and implement security related products on an enterprise level. Integrate products into current environment. * Create and maintain information system security documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and provide guidance on active Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) * Conduct periodic and continuous monitoring of the system, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with the authorization package * Work within the IA team to perform basic system administration and maintain various IA tools, including audit collection and reporting systems, vulnerability management programs, and other continuous monitoring capabilities * Participate in the change management process, including reviewing Change Requests and assisting in the assessment of security impact of proposed changes * Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and functions are properly restored and functioning correctly following an outage * Prepare system documentation for assessment in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST Special Publications (800-37, 800-53 and others); identify deficiencies and provide recommendations for solutions; track findings with POA&M through mitigation and/or risk acceptance * Responsible for the implementation of the information assurance program controls in accordance with DoDD 5205.07, Special Access Program (SAP) Policy, DoDM 5205.07 SAP Security Manual(s), and the JSIG. * Assist with security infractions and assist in security investigations and responses as requested * Work on project teams responsible for engineering and packaging releases to integrate within the customer's production IT environment * Communicate well, both written and verbal. Life at AMERICAN SYSTEMS: Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day. Company Awards: * Forbes National Best Midsize Companies 2021 * Energage National Best Workplaces, National 2021 * Washington Post Best Workplaces, 2021 Veteran Hiring Awards: * US Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion * BEST FOR VETS by Military Times * TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com Job Requirements Basic Qualifications: * DoD 8570.1 / DoD 8140.01 certification (IAT III Level certification- CISSP is preferred) * Graduated with a Bachelor's degree (preferably in telecommunications, computer science, information systems management, electrical engineering, computer engineering or similar field of study) and have 7 to 10 years' experience with information networks and related security concerns; or a Master's degree with 5 to 7 years' experience * Background and 3-5 years' experience designing and implementing enterprise scale solutions. * Experience using various IA tools in audit collection, audit review, audit management, and end point protection (HBSS, McAfee ePO, ENS, DLP) * Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with Splunk Enterprise operations is preferred and Splunk certifications are highly desired * A background and some experience with RMF, ICD 503, NIST SP800-53 or DCID 6/3, or knowledge of current authorization practices, particularly within the DoD is desired. * Experience with security efforts related to modern Windows, Linux, UNIX, Cisco, SQL or Oracle databases, and virtualized systems are desired. * Security Clearance Requirements: * US Citizenship and active TS clearance is required. SCI eligibility highly desired. Willingness to submit for CI Polygraph. Physical Requirements: * Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%. * Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. * Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer. * Often positions self to maintain computers in the lab, including under the desks and in the server closet. * Frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. * May be asked to move Audio/Visual or Computer equipment. #CJPOST EOE M/F/Disability/Veterans