Cyber Security Engineer - Information System Security Officer

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 Cyber Security Engineer - Information System Security Officer (ISSO) include:

• Provide support for implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing multiple types of information
• Analyze threats and develop and implement best practice methodologies for incident detection, reporting, and vulnerability remediation
• Maintain records on systems, applications, hardware, etc. to include system upgrades
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing information
• Maintain operational security posture for information systems
• Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system/program/enclave
• Develop and maintain documentation for Certification & Accreditation in accordance with specified policies
• Develop and update system security plans and other IA documentation
• Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware
• Develop system security policy and ensure compliance

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 completing security evaluations of software systems or architectures to ensure they meet security requirements
• 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
• Demonstrated experience performing day-to-day security operations of large, complicated information and information processing systems
• Must be committed to developing and adhering to best practices
• Must be a solutions-oriented team player and must possess a high level of self-initiative
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills
• Must possess a Security+ certification
• Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or comparable academic discipline
• Minimum experience requirements: five 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.