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NAVOCEANO SEPASS - IAPS Engineer 2

John C. Stennis Space Center, MS, USA

Req #550

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Koniag IT Systems, LLC is seeking an Information Assurance/Security Engineer to support mission-critical GEOINT operations and the Surf Eagle program. This role combines expertise in GIS technologies, software development, and cybersecurity to deliver sophisticated geospatial solutions for defense and intelligence communities. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical capabilities in developing and maintaining GIS applications while ensuring robust security measures are implemented throughout the development lifecycle. This position requires an active Secret security clearance. **This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance.**

We offer competitive compensation and an exceptional benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401 (k) with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks of paid time off, and more.

Education and Experience:

+ Bachelor of Science degree: 5-7 years of experience in a related field.

+ Master of Science degree: 3-5 years of experience in a related field.

+ PhD: 0-2 years of experience in a related field.

Essential responsibilities, Functions, & Duties

+ The Information Assurance/Security Engineer will provide Geospatial Information System (GIS) support as required to produce Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) products and web services.

+ This will include using various methods for infusing METOC and intelligence data to produce and monitor applications, products and web services that answer specific spatial questions using multidimensional visualization, and modeling methods.

+ The Information Assurance/Security Engineer will provide software application programming support as required for Surf Eagle operational production and dissemination requirements.

+ This will include improving operational production methods that utilize geospatial technologies and scientific principles to transition new capabilities to support both internal and external Surf Eagle requirements

+ The Information Assurance/Security Engineer will monitor all automated GIS production workflows daily, troubleshoot and correct issues when found, and report the status as directed

+ The Information Assurance/Security Engineer will implement applicable software application programming standards to improve the interoperability of products and applications in accordance with the most current DoD Application STIGs.

+ The Information Assurance/Security Engineer will ensure all GIS products, applications, and web services are technically sound and adhere to relevant DoD and IC approved standards and regulations as defined in the NSG Standards Registry.

+ The Information Assurance/Security Engineer will collaborate with system administrators, database administrators and analyst experts to transition GIS products, applications, and web services to operations.

+ The Information Assurance/Security Engineer will transition unique, effective security strategies for software systems, networks, data centers, and industrial hardware.

+ The Information Assurance/Security Engineer will implement/build in security systems to software, hardware, and components.

+ The Information Assurance/Security Engineer will research best ways to secure computer networks as well as industrial networks. Build physical and logical firewalls to protect network infrastructures.

+ The Information Assurance/Security Engineer will persistently apply Quality Assurance (QA) to software and hardware to check for security vulnerabilities and risks.

+ The Information Assurance/Security Engineer will Monitor software for external intrusions, attacks, and hacks. Close off security vulnerabilities in the case of an attack, and report findings with the team.

Required Skills and Competencies:

+ GEOINT product/web services and software application programming support will typically incorporate: GIS analysis methodologies, automated workflows and mapping solutions, customized GIS toolsets, spatial visualization of derived data, and all of the standard associated Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) documentation (i.e. Project Plan, CONOPS, Functional Design Documents, Software Architecture Plans, System Requirements Specifications, Database Design Documents, Test Plans, User Acceptance Test Plans, etc.) as appropriate.

+ Applicable standard suites include but are not limited to: NSG Metadata Implementation Specifications (NMIS), World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC), International Standards Organization (ISO) 19000 series for geographic information, GIS quality standards, Intelligence Community Marking System Register and Manual Security /Classification markings and other established design policies for GIS management.

+ Work independently or as part of a team as needed.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

+ Excellent communication abilities

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at [email protected] or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

_Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com._

_Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352._

Other details

+ Job Family IT, Cyber Security, Network Systems

+ Job Function Information Assurance/Security Engineer

+ Pay Type Salary

+ John C. Stennis Space Center, MS, USA

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