Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

thenewberrygroup; Fort Meade (MD); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Newberry Group is seeking an experienced ISSE to support the DISA customer, providing expert security architecture and RMF guidance across SDLC for on-prem, cloud, and modernizing systems.

You will work closely with ISSMs, ISSOs, and developers to implement controls, remediate vulnerabilities, and guide architecture, while operating in a hybrid onsite model near Fort Meade and Chambersburg. A TS clearance and DoD-focused experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of related experience.
• DoD 8140 Work Role 652 - Security Architect Certification requirement (one of: Security X/CASP+CE, CCSP, Cloud+, CISSP, CSSLP, CISM, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSIP, CSSLP, GSEC).
• Must have and maintain a current DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Must reside within commutable distance of Fort Meade, MD or Chambersburg, PA for hybrid onsite (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.
• Hands-on engineering with Splunk, Elastic, ACAS/Nessus and EDR.
• Experience converting compliance requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Knowledge of traditional and cloud-native architectures.

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, and DoD policy into actionable engineering solutions.
• Conduct in-depth security architecture and design reviews for new and existing systems.
• Analyze network and cloud architectures, APIs, microservices, containers, and data flows to identify weaknesses.
• Collaborate with teams to implement security controls and reduce compliance friction.
• Engineer vulnerability mitigation strategies and support POA&M actions.
• Develop solutions to reduce attack surface while preserving mission capability.
• Translate security requirements into MFA, data encryption, secure zoning, and related controls.
• Apply DoD STIGs, SRGs, PPSM to system engineering activities.
• Use security telemetry and SIEM findings to recommend improvements.
• Provide mentorship to ISSMs, ISSOs, developers, and system owners.
• Present risks, findings, and recommendations to technical staff and leadership.
• Document customer interactions and technical recommendations as required.

Skills

Security architecture

RMF expertise

NIST SP 800-53

DoD security policy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Splunk

Elastic

ACAS/Nessus

EDR

Job description

Job Summary

Newberry Group is seeking an experienced ISSE to support our DISA customer. 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.

Location

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).

Salary

$130,000 to $150,000 annually

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.

Who We Are…

Newberry Group is a performance-driven government services and solutions firm that provides security compliance, program governance, consulting, and customized solutions for public sector clients nationwide.

The strength of our company is a direct reflection of our highly skilled and talented workforce.

Benefits and Perks

In addition to competitive wages, Newberry Group offers an outstanding benefit package. This includes medical coverage with three plan options, dental and vision coverage, personal time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, telecommuting if available, retirement savings accounts (Pre-Tax and Roth), flexible and dependent care savings accounts, life insurance, long and short-term disability coverage, tuition and training reimbursement, employee assistance program, and more.

The Newberry Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO/AA/Disability/Veterans.