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*This position is a contingency opportunity.

The System Security Engineer’s primary function is working within Special Access Programs Facilities (SAPFs) and SCIF's supporting SMC and AFSPC acquisition programs. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and/or Special Access Program (SAP) activities to meet NIST Cybersecurity requirements for system assessment & authorization.

• Serve as the RMF Cybersecurity Specialist for the organization's Systems
• Maintain Day-to-Day security analysis of RMF packages to ensure timely updates and notifications
• Update RMF Security Control Families as required and properly process through eMASS.
• Maintain thorough understating of NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-171 controls and determine which controls are applicable to the application, as well as document implementation in Security Controls Tractability Matrix
• Provide support and recommendations to Program Managers and Security Authorities to maintain appropriate information assurance (IA) posture(s) for programs and systems.
• Conduct reviews to identify and mitigate potential security weaknesses and ensure that all security features applied to a system are implemented and functional
• Monitor and resolve Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) to mitigate system vulnerabilities on assigned Information Systems
• Draft and/or prepare and maintain security Assessment and Authorization documentation (e.g. IA SOP, SSP, MSSP, RAR and SCTM)
• Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of information system security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration with new/existing SAP network infrastructures.
• Develop and provide IA risk management recommendations to the customer
• Represent the Government Program Manager in various SSE related working groups, advisory groups, and advisory council meetings
• Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/JAFANs/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents
• Full understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and how it applies Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG) processes for system accreditation, along with legacy (DITSCAP, DIACAP) processes
• Willingness to travel within the organizational Area of Responsibility (AOR) (note - could be extensive, and will include both air and ground transportation)

Basic Qualifications:

• 6-8 years total experience, including minimum 4 years’ experience within SCI or SAR environment.  Minimum 2 years of SAP relevant experience highly desired
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent additional experience (4 years)
• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 1 and Information Assurance Manager Level 2 within 6 months of the date of hire

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility and willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence 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.

Compensation:  The projected compensation range for this position is $125,900-$155,900. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, K2 Group invests in its employees beyond just compensation.

 Benefits:   K2 Group’s benefit offerings include:  Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance; FSA Medical & FSA Dependent Care; Pre-tax 401(k) & ROTH 401(k) plans; Profit Sharing Plan; Life & Accidental Death Insurance; Short Term/ Long Term Disability; Voluntary Group Life Insurance option; Tuition Reimbursement; Job-related Course Reimbursement; Holiday Pay; and Paid Time-Off.