Enterprise ISSE: Cybersecurity Architect for IC Systems

Waypoint Human Capital; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Waypoint Human Capital is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) with an enterprise focus to support cybersecurity engineering and security architecture for mission-critical systems. The role involves integrating security principles across the system development lifecycle to ensure enterprise systems, networks, and applications meet security requirements.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation in cybersecurity, enterprise security engineering, and

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• IAM Level III certification.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM discipline.
• Minimum of five years of cybersecurity/ISSE experience.
• Knowledge of network protocols and database security.
• Experience applying security engineering throughout SDLC.
• Understanding enterprise security architectures and controls.
• Ability to analyze requirements and provide engineering recommendations.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply security engineering principles across the design, development, and implementation lifecycle.
• Support enterprise cybersecurity architectures, solutions, and security controls.
• Assess enterprise systems and networks to identify vulnerabilities and mitigation.
• Collaborate with engineers and cybersecurity professionals to integrate security requirements.
• Evaluate architectures to ensure alignment with security policies and mission needs.
• Provide technical expertise to strengthen security posture and risk decisions.
• Assist in security assessments and requirements analysis.
• Identify cybersecurity risks and develop engineering solutions.
• Work independently to manage responsibilities with minimal oversight.
• Prepare technical briefings and recommendations for leadership.

Skills

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Polygraph

IAM Level III

STEM degree

5+ years cybersecurity

Network security concepts

Security engineering

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Waypoint Human Capital is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) with an enterprise focus to support cybersecurity engineering and security architecture for mission-critical systems. The role involves integrating security principles across the system development lifecycle to ensure enterprise systems, networks, and applications meet security requirements.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation in cybersecurity, enterprise security engineering, and