Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

NS2 Mission; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NS2 Mission seeks an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support our team in the Northern VA area. You will guide systems through RMF, develop SSPs, and work with ISSMs and government stakeholders to maintain a strong security posture for mission-critical environments.

In this role, you’ll contribute to risk management, security documentation, and continuous monitoring to ensure accreditation readiness and secure cloud and enterprise systems for government objectives.

Qualifications

• Senior-level information systems security engineering experience.
• 5+ years maintaining security posture in enterprise/cloud environments.
• Experience managing security accreditation under the ICD 503 Rev. 4.
• Strong RMF knowledge and SSP development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance security posture of enterprise and cloud environments.
• Lead RMF-based accreditation efforts across full system lifecycle.
• Develop SSPs and security documentation.
• Collaborate with ISSMs, engineers, and program leadership for compliance.
• Assess risks, identify gaps, and recommend mitigations.
• Support continuous monitoring and security assessments.
• Integrate security requirements across the system development lifecycle.

Job description

Protect the systems that enable mission success. NS2 Mission is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support our team in the Northern VA area. In this role, you'll help ensure the security, compliance, and accreditation of mission-critical systems across enterprise and cloud environments. Working closely with engineering teams, ISSMs, and government stakeholders, you'll guide systems through the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle while helping maintain a strong security posture in support of customer mission objectives.

If you're passionate about cybersecurity, system accreditation, and enabling secure technology solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the security posture of enterprise and cloud-based computing environments.
• Lead security accreditation efforts throughout the full system lifecycle in accordance with ICD 503 Rev. 4 and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Develop, maintain, and update System Security Plans (SSPs) and other required security documentation.
• Partner with Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), engineers, and program leadership to ensure security compliance and accreditation readiness.
• Assess system risks, identify security gaps, and recommend mitigation strategies to maintain compliance.
• Interpret and apply Sponsor security policies, standards, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Support continuous monitoring activities and help ensure ongoing security compliance for mission systems.
• Collaborate with technical teams to integrate security requirements throughout the system development lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Senior-level experience supporting Information Systems Security Engineering activities.
• 5+ years of experience maintaining the security posture of enterprise and cloud computing environments.
• Experience managing security accreditation efforts under the ICD 503 Rev. 4 framework.
• Strong understanding of Sponsor information security policies and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs) and related security documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with Sponsor Information System Security Managers (ISSMs) to achieve and maintain system compliance.
• Experience obtaining Intelligence Community (IC) reciprocity for one or more security accreditations.
• Familiarity with continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and security assessment activities.
• Experience supporting secure cloud environments and enterprise modernization initiatives.

Position Clearance Requirement:

TS/SCI with an FSP

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S security clearance which requires U.S citizenship.

We win with inclusion

NS2 Mission's culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can run at their best. At NS2 Mission, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

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