Remote ISSE

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in information security engineering, with a strong focus on cloud security.
• Experience with AI tools, particularly GitHub Copilot, for security automation and vulnerability management.
• Strong understanding of federal security standards and compliance requirements (e.g., FISMA, NIST, FedRAMP).
• Proficiency in security tools and frameworks (e.g., Nessus, Splunk, NIST RMF).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Security Certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, AWS Certified Security - Specialty).
• Experience in a USPS environment or similar federal IT projects.
• Certification in cybersecurity (e.g., Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)).

Job Description

• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and controls in alignment with USPS’s security requirements and federal standards (e.g., FISMA, NIST RMF).
• Utilize AI tools like GitHub Copilot to automate security tasks, vulnerability scans, and code reviews.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing using tools such as Nessus, Splunk, and SonarQube.
• Implement and monitor security measures for sensitive data, ensuring compliance with encryption standards and access controls.
• Work with development and operations teams to integrate security practices within CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps processes.
• Prepare and maintain security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSP), Risk Mitigation Plans (RMP), and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
• Ensure continuous monitoring and real-time security incident response using tools such as CloudWatch, GuardDuty, and AWS Security Hub.
• Collaborate with the USPS Chief Information Security Office (CISO) to ensure compliance with USPS’s security architecture and governance.
• Provide security training and awareness programs to development and operational staff.

The pay range for this position $55/hr - $60/hr