Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next.  Vantor is a place for problem solvers changemakers and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently and in doing so be seen differently. Come be part of a mission not just a job where you can: Shape your own future build the next big thing and change the world.

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This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with required polygraph.

Vantor is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support the secure development deployment and maintenance of mission-critical tools for our sponsor. This role is responsible for leading Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities managing accreditation and authorization processes identifying and mitigating security risks and collaborating across technical and security stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and Information Assurance activities in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Ensure secure development deployment and maintenance of systems including managing accreditation and authorization processes
• Identify assess and mitigate security risks across the system lifecycle
• Provide expert guidance on system architecture configurations and data flows from development through decommissioning
• Support project teams in selecting and implementing appropriate security controls
• Recommend mitigation strategies for vulnerabilities including POA&Ms and system exceptions
• Assist in remediation of findings identified through security assessments
• Maintain close coordination with the ISSM office translating guidance into practical low-risk implementations
• Develop track and execute RMF packages and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to address cybersecurity findings
• Serve as a representative to cloud and security governance groups
• Engage with C2E and cloud service providers to support secure integration with customer systems

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with required polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 12+ years of experience; OR Master’s with 10+ years; OR Doctorate with 8+ years
• Demonstrated experience supporting A&A and RMF processes
• Strong knowledge of DISA STIGs and hands-on experience with STIG Viewer
• Deep understanding of current cybersecurity risks protocols and best practices
• Experience working across system lifecycles in secure environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in IC or DoD environments
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS Azure or C2E)
• Experience with security tools such as ACAS SCAP or vulnerability management platforms
• Relevant certifications (e.g. Security+ CISSP CASP+)

Pay Transparency: In support of pay transparency at Vantor we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings.  The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors including but not limited to the experience qualifications knowledge skills geographic work location and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience qualifications knowledge and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

For all other states we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles and as such each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard including a robust 401(k) with company match mental health resources and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  If the job is reposted regardless of reason it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

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EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected valued and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.

What We Do

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence to unlock a more autonomous interoperable world. We empower decision makers and operators with the clarity they need to navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Our AI-powered spatial intelligence platform fuses data from the world’s highest-resolution satellites with real-time sensor feeds from space air and ground to create the most accurate living digital replica of Earth.

Why Work With Us

Vantor is a place for problem solvers changemakers and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently and in doing so be seen differently. Come be part of a mission not just a job where you can: Shape your own future build the next big thing and change the world.

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