Information Systems Security Engineer

Base-2 Solutions, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions, LLC in Maryland is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to safeguard systems supporting national defense and mission-critical operations. You will design secure architectures, perform risk and vulnerability assessments, and develop RMF artifacts.

The role requires experience with NIST SP 800-53, DoD STIGs, SSP/SAR development, and cloud security across AWS/Azure/GCP, with strong collaboration across engineering teams and interaction with government customers.

Qualifications

• Experience with RMF and NIST SP 800-53.
• Proficient with DoD STIGs and ICD 503.
• Ability to develop SSPs and SARs and manage RMF artifacts.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security across AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Security testing and incident response experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements security solutions for complex systems.
• Conducts risk and vulnerability assessments and mitigations.
• Develops SSPs, SARs, and RMF documentation.
• Collaborates with architects and engineers to embed security.
• Performs continuous monitoring per NIST 800-53.
• Engages in security testing, assessment, and C&A activities.
• Interacts with government customers to communicate security strategies.

Skills

RMF

NIST SP 800-53

DoD STIGs

Security architecture

C&A

Vulnerability assessment

Python

PowerShell

Bash

JIRA

Confluence

ServiceNow

VMware

Hyper-V

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Education

CISSP

CAP

CEH

Security+

AWS Security Specialty

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

Tenable

Splunk

Wireshark

HBSS

McAfee ePO

Nmap

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Kali Linux

Python

PowerShell

Bash

VMware

Hyper-V

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Position Summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to join our team. Our ISSEs play a critical role in safeguarding cutting-edge systems that support national defense and mission-critical operations. We are looking for security professionals who bring expertise in system security design, risk management, and cybersecurity frameworks, as well as strong leadership qualities and an eagerness to tackle complex challenges. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate versatility, attention to detail, and a commitment to protecting sensitive information and systems as we continue to push technology forward.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains security solutions for complex systems to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Conducts system security analysis, risk assessments, and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
• Supports the development of security architecture and system security engineering artifacts based on NIST, DoD, and IC policies and guidelines.
• Collaborates with system architects, software engineers, and network engineers to incorporate security requirements into system design.
• Develops and maintains System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and related Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation.
• Performs continuous monitoring and ensures compliance with applicable security standards (NIST SP 800-53, ICD 503, CNSS, etc.).
• Provides recommendations for improving system security posture and addresses security incidents as they arise.
• Engages in security testing, evaluation, and certification & accreditation (C&A) activities.
• Interfaces with government customers and stakeholders to effectively communicate technical information and security strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with security frameworks and standards such as NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, CNSS, DoD STIGs.
• Experience with security tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Tenable, Splunk, Wireshark, HBSS, McAfee ePO.
• Experience with security technologies including Firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEMs, VPNs, PKI, Multi-Factor Authentication.
• Experience with system security documentation: SSPs, POA&Ms, SARs, Security Control Traceability Matrix (SCTM).
• Experience with Linux, Unix, Windows, and Virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud with a focus on cloud security.
• Experience with encryption protocols and technologies such as TLS/SSL, IPsec, VPN, PKI.
• Experience with security testing tools: Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Kali Linux.
• Scripting and automation experience: Python, PowerShell, Bash.
• Knowledge of system development lifecycle (SDLC), software assurance, and secure coding practices.
• Experience with collaboration and issue-tracking tools like JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CAP, CEH, Security , AWS Security Specialty, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

• None specified.

Required Certifications

• CISSP
• CAP
• CEH
• Security
• AWS Security Specialty
• or equivalent

Required Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph