Senior Information Systems Security Engineer; ISSE

Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Linthicum Heights, MD
· Government/Military

Clearance Required:

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Full-Time | Fully Funded | $170,000–$250,000 (Depending on Experience)

We’re seeking experienced Information Systems Security Engineers (ISSEs) to support vital intelligence operations that directly impact national security.

You’ll join a skilled cybersecurity team responsible for strengthening the systems that protect the country’s most sensitive missions—delivering standardized, scalable security solutions across multiple teams and environments.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and ensure IA compliance.
• Define, verify, and validate system security requirements and contribute to the design of security architectures.
• Implement and integrate IA and cybersecurity solutions across complex technical environments.
• Support architects and developers in applying security policies and enterprise security solutions.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the program lifecycle.
• Apply advanced knowledge in risk management, incident handling, intrusion detection, and security engineering.
• Support certification and accreditation activities within NSA/CSS NISCAP, DoD RMF, and NIST RMF frameworks.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as an ISSE supporting contracts of similar scope and complexity

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a related field
• Four additional years of experience may substitute for a degree

• DoD 8570 IASAE Level 2 compliant (e.g., CISSP, CSSLP, or equivalent)

• Care First Gold Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing & Performance Bonuses
• Annual Education & Training Allowance
• Leave Buy-Back Program
• Flexible Work Environment
• Career Growth & Community Engagement Opportunities

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