Information Assurance Security Engineer (ISSE)

Start Date: Immediate JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities. The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation

OVERVIEW Full-time/Permanent Employee Location: Remote, preferred Boston, MA or Dayton, OH

As Chief Architect, you will provide technical leadership across complex U.S. Air Force programs, guiding the integration of systems engineering, software delivery, cloud platforms, and digital engineering capabilities. You will establish the architectural vision, principles, standards, and technical roadmaps needed to connect mission needs with executable program solutions. Working across Government, contractor, and mission-partner organizations, you will shape architectures that support capability development from concept and requirements through design, integration, test, deployment, sustainment, and modernization. You will promote disciplined systems engineering, model-based approaches, modular open systems, secure software factories, and reusable digital infrastructure while balancing mission effectiveness, affordability, schedule, cybersecurity, interoperability, and technical risk. You will serve as a senior technical authority, align diverse engineering teams, resolve cross-domain architectural issues, and communicate complex technical decisions to program leadership, customers, and stakeholders.

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Assist in developing and integrating security requirements within business processes

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Support certification and accreditation efforts, ensuring compliance with frameworks such as DIACAP, NIACAP, and NIST SP 800-37

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Conduct security assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate risks

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Develop and complete system security plans and contingency plans

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Perform security testing and compliance verification for network and system configurations

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Implement security tools, monitor system integrity, and support incident response efforts

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Analyze security policies and recommend enhancements to improve compliance and risk management

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Conduct security audits and provide solutions to reduce identified risks

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Assist in evaluating, developing, and enhancing security policies, tools, and risk mitigation strategies

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Provide information assurance support for security architecture development and implementation

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Provide technical support to operational strategies aligned within your program and initiatives that optimize processes, enhance productivity, and ensure quality across all program functions

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Ensure 100% of planned hours are worked and recorded

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Identify and forward to your leadership any opportunities that could lead to growth within your work area

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Participate in growth efforts as requested

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Ensure all contractual deliverables are met/exceeded to the customer's satisfaction

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Complete personal PDP and attend Company Meetings (with camera on)

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Within your program, build productive and positive professional relationships with clients

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Execute all contract requirements as assigned in accordance with the contract-specific LCAT and requirements

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Perform other related duties as assigned

KEY QUALIFICATIONS Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance Education and Years of Experience: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 5 - 7 years of experience, or a Master’s with 3 - 5 years of experience

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Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, risk management frameworks, and compliance standards

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Experience with vulnerability assessments, security testing, and mitigation strategies

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Familiarity with security tools, firewalls, SIEM solutions, and system hardening techniques

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Ability to analyze policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure security compliance

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Proficiency in developing security documentation, including system security plans and risk assessments

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS -

Security+ or CISSP certification

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Experience with cloud security best practices and secure software development

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Familiarity with security incident response and forensic investigation methodologies

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Hands-on experience with Linux and Windows system security configurations

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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail