Information System Security Engineer

Thunderbolt Logistics; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A small flexible company is seeking an Information System Security Engineer III to manage secure system architectures within a defense environment. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in computer science or a related field, alongside seven or more years of experience in information security. Required certifications include CASP+, CISSP, and others. A SECRET DOD clearance or ability to obtain one is necessary. This position emphasizes compliance with security policies and effective collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or equivalent STEM degree.
• Seven years of experience in information security and operational requirements.
• Certification from CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, or CCSP required.

Responsibilities

• Manage system security throughout its lifecycle.
• Create and maintain security plans and reports.
• Apply and monitor cybersecurity controls.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and fix issues.
• Ensure secure system design with teams.
• Track compliance and support audits.
• Monitor system health using security tools.
• Update leadership on risks and security status.

Skills

Cybersecurity controls

Vulnerability scanning

System security management

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Thunderbolt Solutions is seeking to hire an Information System Security Engineer III

(Contingent upon contract award)

Thunderbolt Solutions is a small, flexible company where our motto ‘find a way or make one’ and it permeates every facet of our business. When faced with a technical challenge, we aim to exceed expectations by developing and fielding innovative solutions for defense and commercial markets in a manner unencumbered by bureaucracy. Thunderbolt Solutions operates in an environment that fosters transparency, innovation, collaboration, inclusion and a learning mindset focused on solutions that enhance employee engagement.

Summary:

The ISSE is responsible for engineering, implementing, and maintaining secure system architectures and controls to support NSWCPD’s mission. This includes guiding information assurance efforts throughout the system lifecycle (design, development, integration, operation, sustainment, decommissioning), ensuring compliance with DoD/Navy/NAVSEA cyber and information security policy, executing full RMF (Risk Management Framework) processes, and providing documentation and guidance to stakeholders (system owners, engineers, accreditation authorities etc.).

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage system security throughout its lifecycle
• Create and maintain security plans and reports
• Apply and monitor cybersecurity controls
• Conduct vulnerability scans and fix issues
• Work with teams to ensure secure system design
• Track compliance and support audits
• Use security tools to monitor system health
• Update leadership on risks and security status

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor or Master's degree in computer science, information technology, or an equivalent STEM l degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum Experience: Seven (7) years professional experience capturing and refining information security operational and security requirements and ensuring those requirements are properly addressed through purposeful development, configuration changes, implementation of security controls, software/hardware updates/patches, vulnerability scanning, and securing configurations.
• Minimum Certification Requirement: This position requires one of the following certifications:
  • CASP+ CE
  • CCNP Security
  • CISA
  • CISSP (or Associate)
  • GCED
  • GCIH
  • CCSP
• This Position requires a SECRET DOD clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance to execute the contract.

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Thunderbolt Software LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.