Information Security Engineer — TS/Poly, RMF & NIST

Red Drum; Maryland; On-site; USD 73,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Employer paid medical, dental, vision

Generous PTO

Education/training allowance

Referral bonuses

Employee recognition

Job summary

Red Drum is seeking an Information Security Engineer to tackle complex security challenges. You will engage in A&A activities, verify security requirements, and integrate information assurance into systems. A TS clearance and CISSP are typically required, with DOD 8570 compliance often needed across contracts.

Education should include a related bachelor's degree, and extensive experience (0–20+ years) may be considered for some positions. Benefits align with supporting national security missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• CISSP certification strongly preferred.
• DOD 8570 compliance required on most contracts.

Responsibilities

• Verify and implement system security requirements throughout the lifecycle.
• Lead A&A activities and document C&A artifacts.
• Mitigate security risks and ensure compliance with RMF/NIST processes.
• Collaborate across teams to strengthen information assurance.

Skills

A&A process

NIST RMF

C&A documentation

Risk mitigation

Information security

TS clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in System Engineering/CS/IS/Engineering

CISSP certification

DOD 8570 compliance

Job description

Red Drum is seeking an Information Security Engineer to tackle complex security challenges. You will engage in A&A activities, verify security requirements, and integrate information assurance into systems. A TS clearance and CISSP are typically required, with DOD 8570 compliance often needed across contracts.

Education should include a related bachelor's degree, and extensive experience (0–20+ years) may be considered for some positions. Benefits align with supporting national security missions.