Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

dobbsdefensesolutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 91,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dobbs Defense Solutions is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support a federal customer in Washington, DC. The ISSE will design, implement, and maintain secure enterprise information systems while ensuring compliance with DoD and federal cybersecurity requirements.

This role partners with system administrators, ISSOs, and application teams to strengthen cybersecurity posture, support continuous monitoring, and protect mission-critical systems in an onsite

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience; Master's with 3+ years; or 9+ years of equivalent experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and current DoD 8570.1-M IAT Level III certification (SecurityX/CASP+, CISSP, CISA, GCIH, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience with NIST RMF, FedRAMP, DoD STIGs, ATO package development, cybersecurity compliance, networking, cloud security (AWS/Azure), Kubernetes, and DevSecOps.
• Hands-on experience administering Nessus, CyberArk, Trellix, Splunk Enterprise, VMware vSphere, GitLab, Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Ubuntu Linux.
• Experience leading technical projects, mentoring cybersecurity professionals, developing automation (PowerShell, Python, Bash, Ansible).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise security architectures per RMF, DoD STIGs, CIS benchmarks and policies.
• Perform SDLC security engineering including requirements analysis, design reviews, testing, accreditation support, risk assessments.
• Manage vulnerability assessment/remediation using Nessus, ACAS, Qualys, Trellix ePO, Splunk; support incident response and monitoring.
• Develop automation to improve compliance reporting, remediation, monitoring, and auditing.
• Engineer and maintain secure Windows and Linux environments, cloud infra, virtualization, containers, and Privileged Access Management.
• Produce security docs, risk assessments, diagrams, SOPs, and briefings; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

NIST RMF

FedRAMP

DoD STIGs

CIS Benchmarks

ATO package development

cybersecurity compliance

networking

cloud security (AWS/Azure)

Kubernetes

DevSecOps

Tenable Nessus

CyberArk

Trellix

Splunk Enterprise

VMware vSphere

GitLab

Windows Server

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Ubuntu Linux

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Ansible

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5 years relevant experience

Master's degree + 3 years relevant experience

Equivalent experience (9+ years) in lieu of degree

Tools

Nessus

ACAS

Qualys

Trellix ePO

Splunk Enterprise

VMware vSphere

GitLab

Windows Server

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Ubuntu Linux

Kubernetes

AWS/Azure

Job description

Our Mission:

At Dobbs Defense, we deliver mission-centric IT, Cyber, and data analytics solutions for our government and commercial clients through the convergence of automation, innovation, training, and education. Delivering high-quality IT, cybersecurity, and data analytics solutions through proven and innovative methods is our vision.

Job Description:

Dobbs Defense Solutions is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support a federal customer in Washington, DC. The ISSE will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure enterprise information systems while ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and federal cybersecurity requirements. This role partners closely with system administrators, network engineers, Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), and application teams to strengthen cybersecurity posture, support continuous monitoring, and protect mission-critical systems.

Duties:

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise security architectures aligned with NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), DoD STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and organizational cybersecurity policies.


• Perform security engineering throughout the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including security requirements analysis, system design reviews, security testing, accreditation support, and security impact assessments.


• Manage vulnerability assessment and remediation efforts using tools such as Tenable Nessus, ACAS, Qualys, Trellix ePO, and Splunk Enterprise while supporting incident response and continuous monitoring activities.


• Develop automation solutions using PowerShell, Python, Bash, and Ansible to improve compliance reporting, vulnerability remediation, security monitoring, and account auditing.


• Engineer and maintain secure Windows and Linux environments, cloud infrastructure, virtualization platforms, containerized applications, and CyberArk Privileged Access Management (EPV, PVWA, CPM, and PSM).


• Produce technical security documentation, risk assessments, architecture diagrams, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and executive-level briefings while mentoring junior Information Systems Security Engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with five (5) years of relevant experience; Master's degree with three (3) years of relevant experience; or nine (9) years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.


• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and current DoD 8570.1-M IAT Level III certification (SecurityX/CASP+, CISSP, CISA, GCIH, or equivalent).


• Demonstrated experience with NIST RMF, FedRAMP, DoD STIGs, ATO package development, cybersecurity compliance, networking, cloud security (AWS/Azure), Kubernetes, and DevSecOps.


• Hands-on experience administering Tenable Nessus, CyberArk, Trellix, Splunk Enterprise, VMware vSphere, GitLab, Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Ubuntu Linux.


• Experience leading technical projects, mentoring junior cybersecurity professionals, developing automation through PowerShell, Python, Bash, and Ansible, and presenting technical briefings to senior leadership.

Working Environment:

Onsite

Required Clearance:

Active Top Secret/SCI

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

Dobbs Defense Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), gender expression and transgender status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital or domestic partner status, genetic information, citizenship, low-income status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

HUBZone Requirement:

Dobbs Defense Solutions is a certified HUBZone small business and must maintain compliance with applicable SBA HUBZone requirements. As part of the hiring and compliance process, applicable candidates may be required to provide proof of residency and other documentation to verify HUBZone eligibility. Employees are expected to provide requested documentation and maintain applicable residency requirements throughout employment.

Salary Range:

Pay range information will be disclosed consistent with applicable state and local pay transparency laws once available. For this position, the anticipated salary range is $91,000 - $140,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications and overall fit for the role.