Information Systems Security Engineer ISSE

Actively seeking a dedicated Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to provide critical support to our government customer in Annapolis Junction, MD. As an ISSE with us, youll play a pivotal role in assessing and enhancing the security posture of computing environments, ensuring compliance with Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations, and devising effective mitigation strategies.

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Requirements

Education: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Certifications: Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) and CISSP Certifications

Experience:

• Twenty (20) years of experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
  

• DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level 3.
  

• Both Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) and CISSP Certifications are required.
  

• A Master s degree in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to eighteen (18) years of experience.
  

• Four (4) years of additional ISSE experience may substitute for a bachelor s degree.
  

• Conduct technical security assessments of computing environments to identify vulnerabilities.
  

• Validate and verify system security requirements, defining security designs.
  

• Develop and integrate IA and security systems for various computing and networking environments, including those with differing data protection requirements.
  

• Enforce security policies and contribute to building security architectures.
  

• Assess and mitigate system security threats and risks throughout the program life cycle.
  

• Review certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation for completeness and compliance.
  

• Apply expertise in system security engineering principles and practices.
  

Benefits

Core Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrued Semi-Monthly, commensurate with experience.
  

• Holidays: 7 Standard Holidays + 4 Floating Holidays (Employee Choice).
  

• Payroll: Paid Semi-Monthly on the 7th and 22nd. Direct Deposit Available.
  

• 401(k): 100% match on contributions up to 4% through VANGUARD; immediate vesting. Plus, 0% to 4% Profit Sharing at year-end.
  

• Reward & Recognition Programs: Participation in Employee Referral and Bonus Programs.
  

Health Benefits:

• Medical Coverage: Choice of HMO and POS Coverage by BCBS CareFirst. HMO Plan covers employees and their families at 100%.
  

• Dental & Vision Coverage: Provided at no cost to the employee by Delta Dental and VSP.
  

• Life Insurance: $100,000 coverage per employee at no cost, with additional options.
  

• Long-Term Disability: 60% of base monthly earnings up to $10,000/month.
  

• Short-Term Disability: 60% of weekly salary up to $2,000/week.
  

Quality of Life Benefits:

• Mobile Phone Allowance: $75/Month
  

• Internet Access Allowance: $50/Month
  

• Grooming Allowance: $50/Month
  

• Fitness Allowance: $600/Annually
  

• Professional Association Memberships: $350/Annually
  

• Wellness Challenges: Amazon Gift Cards for Successful Completion.
  

Special Benefits:

• Annual Corporate Trip: Travel and lodging for eligible employees and their families.
  

• Tuition Reimbursement: Support for continued learning up to $5,000 annually.