ISSE

Overview

Bowhead seeks an ISSE to join our team supporting the Program Office for NSWC Corona in Norco, California. Candidate will be required to understand and document systems design and implementation that encompass multiple enclaves, to include those with differing data protection/classification requirements. The candidate should understand distributed architecture and cloud-based systems for big data applications.

This position is 100% onsite.

Responsibilities

• Create, review and edit authorization documentation for completeness and accuracy in accordance with federal and DoD policy.

• Thoroughly understand and be able to implement DoD RMF system accreditation processes.

• Assess use case and operational risk of integrated open source, and GOTS/COTS software components.

• Will use vulnerability management systems, automated security scanning tools, and system accreditation record systems.

• Must be able to grasp new concepts, facilitate information exchanges for data gathering, and collaborate with diverse audiences.

• Will follow established processes where applicable and establish and execute defensible processes where none are prescribed.

• Provide security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management support.

• Recommend system-level solutions to resolve security requirements and guide the development team in meeting the security posture requirements.

• Support the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.

• Must apply existing knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.

• Must be able to interact well with others to complete work.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience as an ISSE with large multi-tiered programs and Bachelors in related field; OR 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.

• Experience implementing DoD system accreditation processes (DIACAP acceptable and RMF preferred).

• A working knowledge of TCP/IP suite of protocols and services, computer architectures, and network topologies is required.

• Experience with DISA STIGs and SRGs, vulnerability management systems, mitigation and compliance processes, and reviewing results from automated security scanning tools.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the minimum Secret level.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Targeted salary range is $95,000 to $120,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

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UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2026-26486

Category Information Technology

Location : Location US-CA-Corona

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement Less than 10%