Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSO)

This role involves leading security engineering efforts, designing and integrating secure systems, and supporting IA architectures. Key responsibilities include conducting system security assessments, providing risk analysis and management, and ensuring compliance with security directives. The engineer will apply expertise in RMF, NIST 800-53 controls, intrusion detection, and incident handling, while collaborating with Intelligence Community programs.

Must Have

• Lead security engineering on secure system design and integration.
• Support government enforcement of trusted relationships.
• Conduct system security assessments and recommend mitigation.
• Provide security planning, risk analysis, risk management, and compliance.
• Review certification and accreditation documentation.
• Apply expertise in RMF, NIST 800-53 controls, intrusion detection, incident handling, and security testing.
• Interpret security directives, policies, and provide guidance.
• Collaborate with Intelligence Community programs supporting RMF processes.
• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline (4 years ISSE experience may substitute).
• 14 years ISSE experience on similar programs and contracts.

Job Description

Participate as security engineering lead on teams designing, developing, and integrating secure systems and IA architectures

Support government enforcement of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures

Conduct system security assessments and recommend mitigation strategies

Provide security planning, risk analysis, risk management, and compliance reviews

Review certification and accreditation documentation for completeness and compliance

Apply expertise in RMF, NIST 800-53 controls, intrusion detection, incident handling, and security testing

Interpret security directives, policies, and provide guidance to system owners and administrators

Collaborate with Intelligence Community programs supporting RMF processes

Qualifications & Requirements

U.S. Citizenship Required

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline required (4 years ISSE experience may substitute)

14 years ISSE experience on similar programs and contracts required

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.