Information Security Engineers

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

Description

At Red Drum, we solve the world’s most complex data challenges. Our Mission is to develop cutting-edge data solutions that protect our nation’s freedoms and expand our global intelligence capabilities.

Requirements

Requirements for Information Security Engineers include experience with the A&A process, verifying system security requirements, building Information assurance into systems, mitigating security risks, DODRMF, NIST RMF process, C&A documentation, and many more.

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management or related discipline. CISSP is typically required. DOD 8570 compliance is often required. On most contracts, years of experience can be substituted for a degree.

Experience levels range from 0 – 20 + years of experience.

A Current TS clearance plus Polygraph is required for all openings. No CCA’s accepted.

Benefits

• 401k Match of up to 6% of an employees’ salary.
• 100% Employer paid medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance for employees and their dependents.
• A generous PTO offering that employees can use for vacations, holidays, and sick time. The PTO amount is flexible based on what the candidate prefers.
• Up to $5000/year for approved education and training expenses.
• Referral bonuses of up to $10,000 depending on clearance level.
• Recognition for excellent performance and customer recognition, birthdays, and anniversaries in the company.

Red Drum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay Range: 73K - 220K.