Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

CTC Group; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Information Systems Security Engineers (ISSE) to join their team and contribute to vital security assessments and solutions. This role involves collaborating with engineering teams to create secure environments, ensuring compliance with Information Assurance standards, and engaging with clients to address security needs. With a commitment to professional development and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the Intelligence and Defense sectors. If you have the expertise and a passion for security, this is the perfect chance to advance your career.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Continuous Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required.
• 14+ years experience as an ISSE for Level 2, 20+ years for Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Participate in secure networking and enclave environment design.
• Support security planning, assessment, and risk analysis.

Skills

Information Assurance (IA)

Risk Management

Technical Security Assessments

System Design

Customer Interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

CISSP Certification

ISSEP Certification

DoD 8570 Compliance

Job description

Summary

CTC Group is seeking Information Systems Security Engineers (ISSE), levels 2-3, for a contingent program to 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.
Locations: Annapolis Junction / Ft. Meade

Responsibilities

• Participate as a security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation 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.
• Support security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management.
• Identify overall security requirements for the proper handling of Government data.
• Perform system or network designs that encompass multiple enclaves, to include those with differing data protection/classification requirements.
• Recommend system-level solutions to resolve security requirements.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Four (4) years of additional TE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Level 2 Qualifications

• Fourteen (14) years experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Four (4) years of ISSE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• DoD 8570.01-M compliance with IASAE Level 2 is required; CISSP Certification is required.

Level 3 Qualifications

• Twenty (20) years experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Four (4) years of ISSE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level 3 is required; both Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) and CISSP Certifications are required.
• A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to eighteen (18) years of experience.

Pay Information

The final salary may be influenced by various factors, such as location, labor categories, experience, education, and/or certifications. CTC also provides a variety of benefits as well as opportunities for continuous education and development. The estimated salary range for this position is $75,000 - $165,000.

Why CTC Group?

As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we recognize that successful partnerships are based on open and direct communication, mutual respect, and the ability to adapt to evolving capabilities. Our cleared employees bring decades of experience supporting customers in the Intelligence and Defense communities. We specialize in providing engineering, technical, operational support, and training services to Federal government, and Mission Operations.

CTC Group provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, Health/Dental/Vision, 401k, PTO and holiday pay, disability and life insurance. To learn more about our benefits, click here.

CTC Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, genetic information, mental disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner status, gender (including sex stereotyping), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related) or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.