Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Role Overview

Seeking a highly experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support a Special Access Program (SAP) in Arlington, VA. The ideal candidate combines deep JSIG and RMF expertise with hands-on security assessment experience across both Linux and Windows systems in highly restricted environments.

What You Will Do

Design and implement enterprise-level security architectures for SAP systems, perform hands-on security assessments, analyze scan results, and support remediation planning and execution.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Ideal candidate has 10-11 years of relevant experience, DoD 8140 IAT Level III-equivalent certification, and demonstrated experience supporting Special Access Programs (SAP).

Requirements

• Active Top Secret/SCI with SAP eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 10–11 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 8–10 years of relevant experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale security solutions with hands-on security assessment experience across Linux systems
• DoD 8140 IAT Level III–equivalent certification
• Demonstrated experience supporting Special Access Programs (SAP)
• Working knowledge of JSIG and its application to RMF authorization
• Proven experience authoring RMF/JSIG artifacts by hand, without reliance on automated RMF tools
• Strong background in RMF, ICD 503, NIST SP 800-53, DCID 6/3, or current DoD authorization practices
• Experience supporting security tools such as Splunk Enterprise, HBSS, McAfee ePO, ENS, and DLP
• Demonstrated security engineering experience across Linux, Windows, Cisco platforms, databases (SQL or Oracle), and virtualized environments
• Willingness to submit for a CI Polygraph

Benefits

• healthcare benefits
• paid leave
• retirement plans
• insurance programs
• education and training assistance