Information Security System Engineer

Elevate Technology Group; Fairfax Station (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-funded 401(k) contribution

Flexible benefits allowance

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

100% tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Elevate Technology Group is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) located in Fairfax Station, Virginia. This role is critical in connecting compliance with technical implementation within the US Intelligence Community and National Security sector.

As an ISSE, you will lead Risk Management Framework activities and support continuous monitoring efforts. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance and experience with Linux environments and cybersecurity practices.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Intelligence Community or DoD cybersecurity programs.
• Strong understanding of ICD-503 and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes.
• Experience developing and maintaining RMF security documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead ICD-503 Risk Management Framework activities.
• Prepare accreditation and Assessment & Authorization documentation.
• Support continuous monitoring and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Intelligence Community or DoD cybersecurity support

ICD-503 and Assessment & Authorization processes

RMF security documentation

Vulnerability management

Security+ or CISSP certification

Linux systems administration

Education

Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph

Tools

NESSUS

NMAP

Trivy

ServiceNow

Job description

Vacancy Detail

Role

Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Location

Fairfax, VA or Greenwood Village, CO

Clearance

Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph Required

Compensation

$150,000 - $220,000 Base Salary + 50% Additional Employer-Funded Compensation. Total Package Value: Up to $330,000.

Benefits

• Employer-funded 401(k) contribution worth 25% of base salary
• Flexible benefits allowance worth 25% of base salary (can be taken as benefits or additional compensation)
• Up to 8 weeks PTO
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• 100% tuition reimbursement (Degrees, Certifications & Professional Development)
• Flexible working hours

The Opportunity

We're supporting a highly respected technology organization delivering advanced solutions across the US Intelligence Community and National Security sector. As an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE), you'll serve as the critical link between cybersecurity compliance requirements and technical implementation.

Working alongside program leadership, engineers and development teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring complex mission systems meet stringent security and accreditation requirements while supporting ongoing operational and development activities. This is a highly visible position offering exposure to large-scale Linux environments, cybersecurity engineering, Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and enterprise security architecture within some of the most security-conscious environments in government.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and supporting ICD-503 Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities
• Preparing and maintaining accreditation and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) documentation
• Developing security plans, contingency plans, incident response plans and risk management documentation
• Supporting continuous monitoring, vulnerability management and compliance initiatives
• Working closely with developers, engineers and program stakeholders to implement security controls
• Reviewing and assessing system architectures to ensure compliance with security requirements
• Supporting vulnerability scanning, remediation and audit activities
• Providing cybersecurity guidance throughout the system lifecycle
• Supporting Linux-based enterprise environments and security operations

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting Intelligence Community or DoD cybersecurity programs
• Strong understanding of ICD-503 and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes
• Experience developing and maintaining RMF security documentation
• Experience supporting vulnerability management and continuous monitoring programs
• Experience with NESSUS, NMAP, Trivy, ServiceNow or similar security and compliance tools
• Strong Linux systems administration or engineering experience
• Experience evaluating security architectures and technical solutions
• Security+ or CISSP certification
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable Experience

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration
• Kubernetes environments
• Puppet, Ansible or other automation tools
• AWS or cloud technologies
• VMware environments
• CCNA or equivalent networking experience
• Git, GitLab or other source control platforms
• Enterprise monitoring and logging platforms
• Oracle, MySQL or other relational databases
• Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) technologies
• Linux scripting using Bash, Python or similar languages

Additional Requirements

Applicants must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.