Information Systems Security Engineer

Cybersecurity Jobs; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance and Disability

Paid Holidays and PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

CyberCore Technologies is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer in Columbia, MD on site. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and DoD-aligned certification coverage. Candidates must have DoD 8570-M compliance, Security+ or IAM/IASAE Level 1 or similar, and relevant education or IT experience.

Compensation ranges from USD 55,000 to 65,000 per year. A Bachelor’s or higher degree in a related field, plus appropriate certifications or experience, is expected.

Qualifications

• Education option 1 requires a Bachelor's in CS/Info Assurance.
• Education option 2 requires Associate's plus Security+ and 2 years IT.
• Education option 3 requires HS diploma and 4 years IT with 1 year IS security experience.

Responsibilities

• Support information assurance needs within a DoD-aligned environment.
• Maintain DoD 8570-M compliance and applicable certifications as required.
• Collaborate with security teammates to ensure TS/SCI clearance requirements are met.

Skills

IAT Level II/Security+

TS/SCI with Polygraph

DoD 8570-01-M Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS / Information Assurance

Associate's degree + Security+ + 2 years IT

High School Diploma + 4 years IT with IS security

Job description

This Information Systems Security Engineer role at CyberCore Technologies supports information assurance needs within a Federal environment. The position requires current DoD-aligned certification coverage and an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph, along with qualifying education and/or IT experience.

Location and Employment Details

• Work location: Columbia, MD (onsite)
• Compensation: USD 55,000 to 65,000 per year
• Minimum experience: 1 years

Security Clearance and Compliance Requirements

• DoD 8570.01-M compliance: Active IAT Level II certification (Security+) OR active IAM/IASAE Level 1 (CASP or CISSP)
• Security clearance: Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph

The role also requires applicable DoD Information Assurance certifications and qualifying education/IT experience.

Core Qualifications

• Education requirement (option 1): Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Education requirement (option 2): Associate’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university, plus a technical certification such as Security+ and two (2) years of general IT experience
• Education requirement (option 3): High School Diploma/GED and four (4) years of general IT experience, with at least one (1) year of information systems security experience

Experience

• Desirable: Experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity within the Federal Government

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) plan with a company match