Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

AGE Solutions LLC; Chambersburg, Fort Meade (Franklin County, MD); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Bonuses

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Health benefits

Parental leave

Training & certifications

Profit sharing

Job summary

AGE Solutions LLC is seeking an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to serve as a dedicated cybersecurity engineering consultant supporting ISSMs, ISSOs, mission partners, and development teams across the SDLC. You will translate RMF and DoD requirements into actionable security controls, conduct design reviews, and mentor technical staff.

The role requires a DoD Top Secret clearance and commutable distance to Fort Meade, MD or Chambersburg, PA for a hybrid onsite schedule (4 days onsite

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of related experience with DoD cybersecurity.
• DoD 8140 Work Roles and security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP).
• Must have DoD Top Secret clearance and commute to Fort Meade, MD or Chambersburg, PA for hybrid onsite.

Responsibilities

• Serve as embedded security engineering expert for Mission Partners, ISSMs, ISSOs, system owners, architects, and development teams.
• Provide security engineering support throughout the SDLC, including requirements gathering, design reviews, sprint planning, modernization, implementation, and production.
• Translate RMF, NIST SP 800-53, DoD cybersecurity policy into actionable engineering solutions.
• Conduct security architecture and design reviews for new and existing systems.
• Analyze network/cloud architectures, applications, APIs, and data flows to identify security weaknesses.
• Collaborate with architects and developers to implement achievable security controls.
• Engineer and document vulnerability mitigation strategies and POA&M actions.
• Develop solutions to reduce attack surface and improve resiliency.
• Translate security requirements into actionable implementation activities (MFA, encryption, segmentation).
• Apply DoD STIGs, SRGs, PPSM guidance to engineering activities.
• Use SIEM, vulnerability findings to recommend improvements.
• Provide mentorship to ISSMs, ISSOs, developers, and system owners.
• Present risks and recommendations to technical and Government leadership.
• Document customer interactions and technical recommendations.

Skills

RMF expertise

NIST 800-37

NIST 800-53

Security architecture

DoD 8140

Splunk/Elastic

ACAS/Nessus

EDR technologies

DoD Top Secret

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Splunk

Elastic

ACAS

Nessus

EDR

Job description

About Us

AGE Solutions is a premier technology and professional services company, providing in-depth consulting, advanced technology solutions, and essential services throughout the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence sectors. Prioritizing innovation and client-focused solutions, we assist major agencies in addressing intricate issues and ensuring a more secure future. The Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) serves as a dedicated, customer-facing cybersecurity engineering consultant supporting organizational ISSMs, ISSOs, Mission Partners, system owners, architects, and development teams. The ISSE provides expert security architecture and Risk Management Framework (RMF) guidance for on-premises, cloud-hosted, legacy, and modernizing systems throughout the System Development Lifecycle (SDLC). The ISSE helps customers understand cybersecurity requirements and develop actionable technical solutions that implement controls, remediate vulnerabilities, and improve system security before or following formal assessment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the embedded security engineering expert for Mission Partners, ISSMs, ISSOs, system owners, architects, and development teams.
• Provide security engineering support throughout the SDLC, including requirements gathering, design reviews, sprint planning, modernization, implementation, and production.
• Translate RMF, NIST SP 800-53, DoD cybersecurity policy, and other governance requirements into actionable, threat-informed engineering solutions.
• Conduct in-depth security architecture and design reviews for new and existing systems.
• Analyze network architectures, cloud-native architectures, applications, APIs, microservices, containers, serverless functions, interfaces, and data flows to identify security weaknesses.
• Collaborate with architects and developers to identify achievable security controls and reduce compliance friction before formal assessment.
• Engineer and document vulnerability mitigation strategies and provide technical consultation supporting POA&M corrective actions.
• Develop solutions that reduce system attack surface and improve resiliency without unnecessarily compromising mission capability.
• Translate security requirements into specific technical implementation activities such as MFA, database encryption, secure network zoning, and related controls.
• Apply DoD STIGs, SRGs, and PPSM guidance to system engineering activities.
• Use security telemetry and findings from SIEM, vulnerability scanning, and EDR technologies to recommend architectural and engineering improvements.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to ISSMs, ISSOs, developers, and system owners.
• Present cybersecurity risks, architectural findings, mitigation strategies, and recommendations to technical personnel and Government leadership.
• Document customer interactions, systems supported, issues addressed, and technical recommendations as required.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience. 10+ years of related experience. DoD 8140 Work Role 652 – Security Architect Certification requirement (must have at least one of the following): Security X/CASP+CE, CCSP, Cloud+, CISSP, CSSLP, CISM, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSIP, CSSLP, and GSEC. Must have and maintain a current DoD Top Secret clearance. Must reside within a commutable distance of Fort Meade, MD or Chambersburg, PA in order to work a hybrid onsite schedule (4 days onsite weekly). Expert-level knowledge of RMF and NIST SP 800-37. Expert-level knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 security and privacy controls. Strong security architecture and systems-security engineering experience. Practical experience applying DoD STIGs, SRGs, and PPSM requirements. Experience converting compliance requirements into practical engineering solutions. Hands-on engineering/configuration experience with enterprise security technologies, including: SIEM platforms such as Splunk or Elastic. Vulnerability scanners such as ACAS/Nessus. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) technologies. Knowledge of traditional and cloud-native architectures. Ability to support multiple concurrent systems, projects, and development efforts. Strong written, verbal, consulting, and presentation skills.

The projected salary range for this position is $130,000+ annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including years of relevant experience, active security clearance level, certifications, technical skillset, contract requirements, and overall qualifications.

Benefits

• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
• Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
• 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
• Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
• Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
• Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
• Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don’t take a financial hit while serving.
• Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
• Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.

At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.

At AGE, you’ll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.