Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

LV8D Solutions, LLC; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Retention bonus

Referral bonus

Milestone rewards

Profit sharing

401(k) match

Annual training support

Job summary

LV8D Solutions LLC seeks an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to drive security engineering across the system lifecycle, refining protection requirements and ensuring secure integration in acquisitions and development.

The role requires ICD 503 knowledge, government certification experience, and strong leadership to coordinate with A&A stakeholders in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Must have ICD 503 and government certification/ accreditation process knowledge.
• Experience with networks, servers, and COTS/GOTS integration.
• Education aligned to computer science, security, or information systems.
• Strong technical project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct IS security engineering activities across lifecycle and acquisitions.
• Capture and refine information protection requirements for IS development.
• Integrate security requirements into acquisition lifecycle phases and milestones.
• Coordinate with A&A stakeholders and monitor analytics for trends.

Skills

ICD 503 knowledge

A&A compliance understanding

Security engineering

Technical leadership

Networking & protocols

Secure coding practices

Systems engineering

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Information Security or related field

Experience in computer engineering or information security

Tools

VMware

Xen

Hyper-V

Job description

Mission Context

LV8D Solutions supports national security space and intelligence customers delivering next-generation sensing and exploitation capabilities.The role of Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)* is responsible for conducting information systems security engineer activities throughout the lifecycle.

Position Overview

LV8D Solutions is seeking an ISSE to capture and refine information protection requirements to ensure their integration into information systems acquisitions and information system development through purposeful security design or configuration.

Interested candidates must be knowledgeable of best practices when implementing security controls including software engineering methodologies, security engineering methodologies, security engineering principles, and secure coding techniques and coordinate activities with Assessment and Authorization (A&A) stakeholders. Additionally, interested candidates need to thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment; are highly motivated and not afraid to take on uncharted territory; possess strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; and be able to prioritize their time to be effective in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for conducting Information System (IS) security engineering activities throughout the system development/acquisition lifecycles.
• Responsible for capturing and refining information protection requirements to ensure their integration into IS acquisitions and IS development through purposeful security design or configuration.
• Integrates security functional requirements into existing acquisition lifecycle phases, milestones, and deliverables using systems engineering principles and methodologies.
• Coordinates activities with A & A stake-holders and shall be knowledgeable of Analytics/Metrics tools to identify trends and patterns across the Enterprise.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience with ICD 503 and the Government’s certification and accreditation process

• Proficient with networks, computer components, system protocols, and COTs technology
• Knowledge of system methodologies including: client/server, web hosting, web content servers, policy servers, directory servers, firewalls, WAN, MAN, LAN, switches, and routers
• Expertise in software integration of COTS and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) products
• Education relevant to computer engineering, information security, information management, and/or computer science
• Experience in technical project management
• Technical experience in configuring and supporting, at minimum, Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac OS
• Technical experience in configuring and supporting, at minimum, VMware, Xen, Hyper V
• Technical experience in software engineering, program design and implementation, configuration management, system maintenance, integration testing, and information system engineering
• High school’s degree and 10+ years of relevant experience, or Associate’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience.

Certification

Must have one of the following IAT Level III Certification:

• CISSP
• CASP
• CISA
• GCED
• GCIH

Security Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
• Active Counterintelligence (CI) or Full Scope (FS) Polygraph

Work Environment

• On-site work in a government or contractor facility
• Occasional travel (up to 10%)

*This position is dependent on a contract seat being awarded.

About LV8D Solutions

LV8D Solutions is an elite Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) company that delivers advanced systems engineering, integration, acquisition, mission operations, network communications, and cybersecurity support to our defense and intelligence customers. Founded in 2019, we apply our deep technical expertise, understanding, andmission-first mindset to design,acquire, and implement complex, high-impact solutions for our Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of War (DoW) customers. We specialize in every aspect of our customers’ space and ground mission systems while offering exceptional work-life balance and an exemplarycompensationand total rewards package designed to recruit, train, and retain top talentandcommitted to national defense and career growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

LV8D Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.

Performance & Recognition

Period of Performance (PoP) Bonus Opportunities
Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to contract or organizational performance.

Retention Incentive Benefit Bounty
Receive a payout for unused annual company contributions designated for health insurance premiums and professional training.

Referral Bonus
Earn up to $5,000 for each successful employee referral.

Customer Recognition Letter of Appreciation (LoA) Bonus Opportunities
Bonus opportunities based on customer recognition received through Letters of Appreciation.

Milestone Rewards
Celebrate your career achievements with anniversary awards on your 1st, 5th, 10th, and 20thyears of service.

Financial & Retirement Benefits

Profit Sharing
Receive an annual contribution equal to 4% of your W-2 gross earnings into your 401 (k), with immediate vesting.

401(k) Company Match
The company matches your 401 (k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 6% of your monthly contribution, with immediate vesting.

Career Development

The company invests in your professional growth through:

• Annual financial support for professional training and industry certifications.
• Enhanced financial support for employees actively pursuing a degree at an accredited institution.

Work-Life Balance

Support for a healthy work-life balance includes:

• Flexible work hours
• Competitive paid time off (PTO)
• Company holidays

Health & Wellness Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.

Medical Coverage

Three comprehensive Medical/Rx insurance plan options to meet the unique and individualized benefit needs of our employees

Dental & Vision

• Comprehensive dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Comprehensive vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.

Income Protection

• 100% Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

• 100% Company-Paid Basic Term Life Insurancewith Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Optional employee-paid Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance.