System Engineer 6 (ISSO)

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.

We are seeking a Principle Systems Engineer with experience as a ISSO for a high priority and highly visible malware project. The individual will support a highly driven team of other engineers in sustaining and developing new tools and capabilities for this project. The position will provide a challenging dynamic environment that directly supports new mission capability. The ISSO will be the primary security steward for one or more mission critical information systems. The ISSO is responsible for ensuring that all assigned systems remain compliant with applicable federal, DoD, and agency security requirements throughout their lifecycle. This role will develop, maintain, and assess security documentation, coordinate certification & accreditation activities, and serve as the key liaison between system owners, senior government officials, and technical teams.

The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) shall provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program. The ISSO provides support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies. Maintains operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed. Assists with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system. Evaluate security solutions to ensure the y meet security requirements for processing classified information. Performs vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation. Provides confirmation management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware. Manages changes to system and assesses the security impact of those changes. Prepares and reviews documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs). Supports security authorization activities in compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF).

**This position requires PRIVAC. Candidate must have a current (within 7 years) poly and/or currently possess the minimum level of PRIVAC required for this role (NSYS). 

**This position will be eligible for telework once candidate is integrated into the team.

***This position is eligible for a $5k bonus! (Includes 20% SEP IRA contribution)***

Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph).

Capabilities

• Experience creating, updating and maintaining SSPs
• Experience with compliance and certifying a system
• Experience providing support to SSP re-accreditation
• Ability to provide STE/STN compliance support
• DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level 1 or higher is required.

Required Qualifications

• TS/SCI with agency appropriate poly
• A Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus twenty (20) years of systems engineering experience 

OR 

• A High School Diploma or GED plus twenty-four (24) years of general systems engineering experience (any Process Area).

OR

• A Master’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus eighteen (18) years of systems engineering experience

OR

• A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus eighteen (18) years of systems engineering experience. 

The Benefits Package

• Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds. 

Additional benefits include:

• Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.

Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:

• A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision and Dental
• Life and AD&D Benefits
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances
• Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services

Company Environment & Perks

• Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000 
• Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts 
• Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS
• Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party. 
• Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.

Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

Affirmative Action Statement:

Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Accommodations:

Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood. at 844-WYETECH x727 or staffing@wyetech.com. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.