Information Systems Security Engineer

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Nightwing seeks an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support a government customer in the Dulles, VA area. You will join a team of developers and engineers delivering secure government information systems and mission-critical support.

Responsibilities include preparing A&A, aligning with DCID/ICD 503 and NIST RMF, and implementing robust security controls. Candidates must have 8+ years of federal cybersecurity experience and TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in federal cybersecurity programs or government IT environments.
• Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-3, NIST SP 800-37 (RMF), and federal security compliance processes.
• Familiarity with secure system design principles, encryption, identity management, and access control.
• Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation for audits and accreditation.
• Experience in executing scans using vulnerability scanning tools including Nessus, AppDetective, WebInspect, and other scanners.
• Experience with AWS cloud security compliance.
• TS/SCI with Polygraph Required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documents and procedures.
• Collaborate with program ISSE and government security representatives.
• Support adherence to IA program per USG requirements (DCID, ICD 503, NIST).
• Design, develop, implement, and sustain secure government information systems.
• Work with system owners, PMs, and security teams to protect mission-critical systems.
• Engineer, implement, and maintain security controls per NIST RMF.

Skills

8+ years experience

Federal cybersecurity

Audit documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/Eng/Info Sys/IT/Cybersecurity)

Tools

Nessus

AppDetective

WebInspect

A&A Tool

Job description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. Nightwing is searching for an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support a customer in the Dulles, Virginia area. The ISSE will support a team of talented software developers and engineers providing application development and operations and maintenance support to Sponsor mission critical systems.

What You Will Get to Do:

• Prepare Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documents and procedures.
• Collaborate with program ISSE and other Government security representatives.
• Support adherence to all aspects of the Information Assurance (IA) program as stipulated by various USG requirements including but not limited to Director of Central Intelligence Directives (DCID), Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503 and associated NIST publications.
• Support the design, development, implementation, and sustainment of secure government information systems.
• Work closely with system owners, program managers, and security teams to protect mission-critical systems from evolving threats.
• Engineer, implement, and maintain security controls for federal information systems in accordance with NIST SP 800-53 and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Develop and maintain system security documentation, including SSPs, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M), security architecture diagrams, and continuous monitoring artifacts.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that strengthen the Sponsor's security posture.
• Monitor security systems, analyze logs, and respond to security incidents or anomalies.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree (Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline).
• Required experience: 8+ years.
• Experience supporting federal cybersecurity programs or government IT environments.
• Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-3, NIST SP 800-37 (RMF), and federal security compliance processes.
• Familiarity with secure system design principles, encryption, identity management, and access control.
• Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation for audits and accreditation.
• Experience in executing scans using vulnerability scanning tools to include Nessus, AppDetective, WebInspect, and other vulnerability scanners.
• Experience with the Sponsor's Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Tool.
• Demonstrated experience with cyber security concepts to include encryption services, access control, information protection, and network security.
• Experience with AWS cloud security compliance.
• Demonstrated experience with creating and validating evidence for NIST security controls.
• TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

Day 1 Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Benefits:

• Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives. When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions. At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.