Cleared Information Systems Security Engineer

Motion Recruitment; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer to support cybersecurity operations in a high-security environment. You will design, implement, and maintain security controls while ensuring compliance with DoD policies. This role requires hands-on experience with security tools and an active TS/SCI clearance. The position is onsite in Arlington, VA, and does not provide sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with security tools and cloud platforms.
• Active TS / SCI clearance required.
• DoD 8570 IAT II certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, GSEC, CCNA Security) required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and report security posture trends.
• Implement security measures to mitigate risks.
• Support the ISSM / ISSO in achieving ATO certification.

Skills

Hands-on experience with security tools

Experience with cloud platforms

Active TS / SCI clearance

DoD 8570 IAT II certification

Tools

ePO

Splunk

ACAS

WSUS

Active Directory GPOs

STIG / SCAP

Job description

Cleared Information Systems Security Engineer

This company is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support cybersecurity operations in a high-security environment. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls, ensuring compliance with DoD security policies, and mitigating risks to protect critical systems. The ISSE will work closely with the ISSM / ISSO to analyze security trends, assess system vulnerabilities, and develop security documentation.

The company is located in Lorton, VA, and requires the employee to work onsite 5 days a week.

What You Will Be Doing :

1. Analyze and report security posture trends at both the organizational and system levels.
2. Apply security policies to meet system security objectives and ensure compliance.
3. Assess and implement access controls following least privilege and need-to-know principles.
4. Evaluate configuration management and change control processes.
5. Implement security measures to mitigate risks, resolve vulnerabilities, and recommend system security enhancements.
6. Develop and test failover procedures for system operations transfer to alternate sites.
7. Ensure security operations and maintenance activities are properly documented.
8. Assist in security risk management, including system security planning and risk assessments.
9. Monitor and investigate security breaches while educating personnel on security best practices.
10. Support the ISSM / ISSO in achieving and maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO) certification.

Required Skills & Experience :

• Hands-on experience with security tools such as ePO, Splunk, ACAS, WSUS, Active Directory GPOs, and STIG / SCAP.
• Experience with cloud platforms, ideally Azure.
• Active TS / SCI clearance required.
• DoD 8570 IAT II certification required (e.g., Security+, CySA+, GSEC, CCNA Security).

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

This position does not provide sponsorship.

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