Information Systems Security Engineer

nDepth Security, LLC; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity company is seeking a Mid-Senior level Information Systems Security Engineer in Columbia, MD. The role involves supporting the design and implementation of secure IA architectures and requires extensive experience in security risk assessments and knowledge of federal security regulations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT Engineering and must be U.S. citizens with full clearance. Full-time position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 12 years of IA System Architect and Engineer experience.
• 2 years of experience applying security risk assessment methodology.
• Knowledge of security regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Support the customer with design and development of IA architectures.
• Ensure secure architecture and design of information systems.
• Apply IA policy and procedures to develop secure environments.

Skills

IA System Architect and Engineer experience

Security risk assessment methodology

Knowledge of Federal, NSA, IC, and DoD regulations

DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level 2

Citizenship and clearance requirements

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or IT Engineering

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

Information Systems Security Engineer at nDepth Security, LLC

Location: Columbia, MD

Responsibilities

• Support the customer in the design, development, implementation, and/or integration of IA architectures, systems, or system components.
• Provide assistance to ensure that the architecture and design of information systems are functional and secure, including program of record systems and special purpose environments with platform IT interconnectivity.
• Apply knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.

Required Qualifications

• Twelve (12) years of IA System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) experience, including recent experience within the last five years, with Defense‑in‑Depth principles and technology such as access/control, authorization, identification and authentication, PKI, network and enterprise security architecture.
• Two years of experience applying security risk assessment methodology to system development, including threat model development, vulnerability assessments, and resulting security risk analysis.
• Knowledge of Federal, NSA, IC, and DoD Information Security regulations, publications, and policy.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level 2 requirements.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Full clearance with FS poly.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or IT Engineering (may substitute for four years of experience).
• Previous instructor‑led training experience developing classroom lectures and materials to facilitate in‑person and online learning activities.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Moodle, Canvas, and Blackboard.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Industry: Computer and Network Security
• Job function: Information Technology