Information Systems Security Engineer - 2

#Hiring: Information Systems Security Engineer - 2 (ISSO Duties) ️

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Salary: $180,000+ per year

️ Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

Schedule: Full-time On-site

About the Role

Central Texas Recruiting is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) Level 2 with ISSO duties to perform technical security assessments and implement information assurance across secure networking and enclave environments. This role supports security planning, risk management, certification, and accreditation activities while ensuring compliance with NSA/CSS and DoD cybersecurity frameworks. The ideal candidate will work closely with architects, system developers, and government customers to design and enforce trusted relationships and secure architectures.

Key Responsibilities

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

Technical Skills & Certifications:

DoD 8570.01-M compliance with IASAE Level 2 required

CISSP certification required

Full understanding of RMF process and procedures

Experience implementing NIST 800-53 controls and self-testing

Experience reviewing vulnerability scans

Relevant ISSO, ISSM, or ISSE cybersecurity experience

Experience supporting Intelligence Community RMF processes

Additional Requirements:

Strong written and oral communication skills

Experience providing technical support from a System Administration or Systems Engineering perspective