Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

NR Labs LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NR Labs LLC is looking for an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) in Washington, DC. The candidate will design and develop secure systems while ensuring compliance with security standards. Responsibilities include collaborating with project teams and preparing technical documentation.

The ideal candidate should have a BS/BA in Cybersecurity or a related field and 8 years of experience in system security engineering. The position requires on-site work 3 days a week.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience as a System Security Engineer.
• Strong understanding of applying cloud security concepts in an AWS or Azure environment.
• Experience capturing and refining security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Capture, refine, and incorporate security requirements into IT systems.
• Design and develop secure information systems.
• Evaluate systems for security compliance.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

Security compliance

Cloud security

Kubernetes

Terraform

Team collaboration

Education

BS/BA Degree in Cybersecurity or Computer/System Engineering

Job description

Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

We are seeking a highly skilled Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support the development and implementation of secure systems and solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity engineering, demonstrated experience integrating security into complex IT systems, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

Role Responsibilities

• Capture, refine, and incorporate security requirements into the design and implementation of IT systems and projects.
• Design and develop secure information systems and architectures.
• Evaluate systems and ensure they meet security compliance and risk management standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to integrate security best practices across the system development lifecycle.
• Prepare technical documentation and contribute to security-related deliverables.
• Communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Education and Requirements

• BS/BA Degree in Cybersecurity or Computer/System Engineering from a U.S. accredited college, university, or institution
• 8 years of experience as a System Security Engineer
• Strong understanding of applying cloud security concepts in an AWS or Azure environment
• Experience applying security best practices to Kubernetes, Terraform, and cloud containers
• Experience capturing, refining and integrating security requirements into information systems or IT projects
• Understanding of the risk management framework
• Has excellent oral, writing, and team skills

Preferred Requirements

• Certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), with specialties in Information System Security Engineering, or Information Systems Security Architecture, and/or Information Security System Management; Professional or equivalent Certification(s);

Clearance and Location Requirements

• Able to be cleared for a Public Trust clearance.
• This job requires to be on-site 3 days/week in Washington, DC.