Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

• →Serve as the lead ISSE for DoD systems, ensuring compliance with DoDI 8510.01, NIST SP 800-53, and CNSSI 1253.
• →Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• →Conduct security architecture reviews, vulnerability assessments, and risk analyses for DoD systems.
• →Collaborate with system engineers, developers, and ISSMs to integrate cybersecurity into system design and implementation.
• →Support Authorization to Operate (ATO) efforts under the DoD RMF process.
• →Apply STIGs, SRGs, and other DoD security baselines to system configurations.
• →Interface with Authorizing Officials (AOs), Security Control Assessors (SCAs), and other government stakeholders.
• →Provide mentorship to junior cybersecurity engineers and contribute to internal process improvement.

🧠What You Bring to the Table

• →Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• →8+ years of experience in Information System Engineering (ISE), with at least 5 years supporting DoD systems.
• →An active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI.
• →Strong knowledge of DoD RMF, NIST SP 800-37/53, DoDI 8500.01, and DoDI 8510.01.
• →Experience with tools such as ACAS, HBSS, SCAP Compliance Checker, and Splunk.
• →Proficiency in applying DISA STIGs and conducting STIG Viewer assessments.
• →Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or government equivalent certification.

⭐Bonus Points

• →A master’s degree in Cybersecurity or related discipline.
• →Experience with classified systems, cross-domain solutions (CDS), and SCIF environments.\
• →Familiarity with DevSecOps, container security, and cloud security (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government).
• →Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs and working with System Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs).