Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Gilder Search Group; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid time off

11 Federal Holidays

Medical/dental coverage

401k with up to 4% match

End-of-year profit sharing

Job summary

Gilder Search Group seeks an ISSE I to conduct security assessments and enhance compliance with Information Assurance standards in Annapolis, Maryland. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and significant ISSE experience or equivalent expertise. An active TS/SCI clearance is necessary. This role offers competitive benefits, including 3 weeks paid time off, medical coverage, and a 401k match. Join a team committed to security excellence in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 7 years of ISSE experience or 11 years experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance required.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level 2 is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform or review technical security assessments on computing environments.
• Recommend mitigation strategies for vulnerabilities and non-compliance.
• Support the Government in security planning and risk management.

Skills

Technical security assessments

Security engineering representation

IA architecture design and implementation

Risk analysis and management

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

DoD 8570 compliance

Job description

We are seeking a ISSE I for a funded role who shall perform, or review, technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations, and recommend mitigation strategies.

Position requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance. US citizenship is required.

Required Skills

Ability to:

• Participate as a security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation and/or integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments
• Participate as a security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation and/or integration of IA architecture(s), systems, or system components
• Participate as the primary security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and/or integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments
• Apply knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments
• Interact with the customer and other project team members
• Participate as the primary security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and/or integration of IA architectures, systems, or system components
• Support the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures
• Support security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management
• Identify overall security requirements for the proper handling of Government data

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and seven (7) years of ISSE experience or eleven (11) years' experience in lieu of degree.

DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level 2 is required.

Benefits

OST is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has been operating since 1996 providing support on various contracts with Government agencies. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 3 weeks paid time off, 11 Federal Holidays, medical/dental coverage, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D, 401k with up to 4% match, and end‑of‑year profit sharing.