INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY ENGINEER (ISSE) L3 - MUST HAVE ACTIVE TS/SCI CLEARANCE

NorthHill Technology Resources LLC; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthHill Technology Resources LLC is seeking an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) Level 3 to join our client’s team in Lorton, VA on a full-time on-site basis. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and will focus on security assessments, secure engineering, and defense operations.

You will implement and automate DoD cybersecurity controls, configure tools like ACAS, ePO, Splunk, and Entra ID in cloud environments, and advise leadership on risk and mitigation.

Qualifications

• Active IAT/IAM/IASAE Level III certs such as CASP+/CISSP/CISM.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's in CS/Engineering/Cyber security or related with 5–8 years of experience, or 10+ years in lieu of degree.
• 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience configuring, deploying, and sustaining security tools in a cloud environment.
• Experience configuring and provisioning cloud security tools and services.
• Experience configuring Microsoft Entra ID.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and gaps.
• Engineer cybersecurity solutions to support Cyber Threat and Defensive Operations.
• Configure and sustain tools like ACAS, ePO, Splunk, STIG/SCAP in cloud environments.
• Configure Entra ID and Azure security services related to ATO.
• Automate security monitoring, threat assessments, and reporting.
• Analyze security posture trends and report findings to ISSM/ISSO.
• Recommend cybersecurity measures based on threats and tests.
• Implement security controls per DoD policies and CIA principles.
• Plan modifications based on exercise results and testing outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Security assessments

Cloud security

Automation

Risk analysis

DoD cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Cyber security

Tools

ePO

Splunk

ACAS

STIG/SCAP

Azure Automation

Microsoft Entra ID

Job description

INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY ENGINEER (ISSE) L3 - MUST HAVE ACTIVE TS/SCI CLEARANCE

• Lorton, VA
• Information Technology

One of our clients has an immediate need for aINFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY ENGINEER (ISSE) - Level 3to work full-time on site at their client location in LORTON, VA. This position requires an active TOP SECRET with SCI level clearance.

One of our clients is searching for an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to join their dynamic team of experts in Lorton, Virginia. As an ISSE, you will be responsible for conducting security assessments, engineering secure solutions, automating defensive cyber activities, and advising leadership on risks and mitigation strategies. Candidates should bring expertise with technologies such as ePO, Splunk, ACAS, Azure Automation, STIG/SCAP, and Active Directory to secure complex mission systems and ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards. As a part of this team you will support the development and sustainment of secure enclaves, providing enterprise services and cyber network defense capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and review technical security assessments of computing environments to identify vulnerabilities and compliance gaps.
• Engineer unique cybersecurity solutions to support Cyber Threat and Defensive Operations.
• Configure, deploying, and sustain cyber security tools such as (ACAS, ePO, Splunk, STIG/SCAP, YUM) in a cloud environment.
• Configure Entra ID and Azure security services / tools as they relate to ATO achievement.
• Automate security monitoring, threat assessments, and reporting functions.
• Analyze system and organizational security posture trends; provide findings to the ISSM/ISSO.
• Recommend cybersecurity measures and mitigations based on evolving threats and vulnerabilities.
• Implement security controls in alignment with DoD policies and principles of confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation.
• Recommend and plan modifications based on exercise results and security testing outcomes.
• Mitigate or recommend acceptance of identified risks and deficiencies during certification and testing activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Active IAT/IAM/IASAE Level III certification such as: CASP + (SecurityX), CISSP, or CISM.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Cyber security (or related field) and 5 - 8 years of demonstrated professional experience OR 10+ years of demonstrated equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience configuring, deploying, and sustaining cyber security tools within a cloud environment.
• Demonstrated experience configuring and provisioning cloud security tools and services
• Demonstrated experience configuring Microsoft Entra ID.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years leadership experience in cybersecurity or related technical field.
• Technical certifications in Microsoft Azure.
• Demonstrated experience configuring Azure VPN Gateways, Azure Monitor/Log Analytics, and other Azure security tools and services.

Requirements:

• Must be within driving distance of Lorton, VA OR willing to relocate there.
• Must be willing to work onsite
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 10%
• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status