Information Security Systems Engineer Security Clearance
Job in
Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia, 20170, USA
Listed on 2026-01-13
Listing for:
SilverEdge
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
-
IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, Network Security, Information Security
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview Silver Edge is a premier provider of innovative cyber, software, and intelligence solutions, addressing mission-critical challenges for the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and beyond. We are dedicated to delivering impactful results to meet mission goals through cutting-edge technology and expertise. We are seeking a Information Security Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. This individual will play a pivotal role in developing innovative and effective solutions for our DoD customers within the IC sector.
Required Qualifications We are actively seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) with a minimum of 11 years' experience with a Bachelor's Degree. Other degrees will be considered with the year's experience adjusted to accommodate. We are looking for a candidate with specific skills that may include the following:
• Implementation and validation of security controls that support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ICD 503 Security Accreditation
• Developing architecture documentation and Systems Security Plans (SSP) to support Accreditation and Authorization (A&A) reviews
• POA&M development and implementation
• Coordinating with customer security organizations to achieve Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Knowledge of the complex environment involving shared networks and multiple security enclaves
• Engineering for Cyber engineering and integration services including security, authentication, identity management, authorization, and access control engineering.
• Self-starter able to work independently and build relationships with technical reps across divisions, comfortable with cyber security and able to brief issues to the customer
• Over 5 years of experience working on Government Agency enterprise infrastructure and engineering programs.
Preferred Education, Experience, &
Skills:
• Nessus / Rapid7
• Security Development and Operations (Sec Dev Ops )
• Various security tools and processes such as Splunk, Nessus Security Center, Web Inspect, Xacta
• Cloud security controls and implementation
• STIG compliance and vulnerability management
• CISSP• AWS Certified Security Specialty
• Microsoft Office
365
• Experience in one or more software products associated with cyber system engineering for data analytics including SQL security, TANIUM Endpoint Management Software, Powershell, Mac Afee, App Blocker, Splunk ITSI.
• Experience with one or more software development environments supporting commercial or open source tools including but not limited to:
Linux, Python, C, Bash Scripting, Perl, SQL, Splunk Phantom, UBA, and UIPath
• Experience in one or more cloud computing services and technologies including but not limited to: AWS/C2S, Microsoft Azure, Nutanix, VMware.
** Government issued clearance and poly are required
** Desired Qualifications About Silver Edge Silver Edge Government Solutions was founded on the belief that nurturing talent and collaborating closely with our customers enables us to think big and deliver the best for our country. Our mission is to bring top technology talent together to solve the world's most challenging problems while protecting the United States and our allies. Silver Edge Government Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants receive lawful consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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