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System Security Engineer (ISSE)

Washington, DC 20001

Posted: 03/20/2025 Industry: Engineering, IT Functional Job Number: 39295 Work Location: Hybrid

Job Description

Job Title: Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)
Type: Direct Hire
Work Location: Hybrid position located in Washington DC

Candidates must reside in the Greater Washington, DC area. Must qualify for TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Required Skills & Experience:

 
  • TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree with 10 years of experience; or a Doctorate with 7 years of experience
  • Proven experience in supporting A&A and information assurance processes
  • Strong understanding of DISA STIGs and hands-on experience with STIG Viewer
  • Comprehensive knowledge of current security risks, protocols, and best practices

Essential Job Responsibilities:
 
  • As an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), you will lead Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and information assurance processes in accordance with Risk management Framework (RMF) guidelines.
  • You will ensure the secure development and maintenance of tools, including managing accreditations and authorization processes; identifying and mitigating security risks and collaborating with stakeholders.
  • You also provide consultation, analysis and recommendations on system architecture, system configuration and data flows throughout the life cycle of tool development; including testing, operations, maintenance and decommission.
  • Additionally, you will provide support services that include assisting project personnel in the identification and implementation of appropriate information security controls applicable to their systems, recommending mitigation strategies for vulnerabilities, recommending system exceptions and/or Plan of Action and Milestones, and assist in the remediation of risk findings identified by Security.
  • Finally, you will maintain close liaison with ISSM office, with a focus on synthesizing ISSM guidance for streamlined and low-risk implementation for systems.


Job Requisition #39295 
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A reasonable estimate of the Base Salary for this role is $160,000 - $165,000 per year. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  The compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, such as skills and experience levels.

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