Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) - Navy - Norfolk

LMI; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 122,209 - 211,317; Full time

Job summary

LMI is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer in Norfolk, VA. This role involves leveraging cybersecurity expertise to advise clients and support technical projects effectively. The ideal candidate will have a strong blend of technical know-how and communication skills, capable of mentoring teammates and influencing clients.

With a target salary range of $122,209 - $211,317, this position allows partial teleworking. Applicants must be US citizens eligible for security clearances. Join LMI to make impactful contributions within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in information technology or cybersecurity.
• DoD 8570 Level III certification such as CISSP required.
• Experience with LAN, WAN, cloud networks, and data communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to resolve technical blockers focusing on cybersecurity.
• Provide strategies and influence project teams through communication skills.
• Mentor team members in cybersecurity and solution architecture.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Technical communication

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Overview

Location: Norfolk, VA preferred. Tysons, VA, or Richmond, VA, allowed. Partial teleworking allowed.

The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) - Navy will promote an integrated, team‑oriented culture while delivering strong individual contribution while advocating through action, robust teaming, coordination and collaboration. In this dynamic role, you will leverage your technical and cybersecurity subject matter expertise to provide strategic guidance and support to LMI clients throughout sales and engagement processes. This Senior Consultant level role will be expected to contribute critical thinking, spanning client support, securing planned architecture, troubleshooting, and working with customers to developing use cases and applications of LMI sensor technology. Your contribution to proposed cybersecurity responses will help drive implementation roadmaps and ensure alignment with customer security objectives and technical compatibilities.

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial‑grade platforms and mission‑ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed. Leveraging our mission‑ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to identify, qualify, and resolve technical blockers with a focus on cybersecurity.
• Help to promote the impact of LMI sensor and IoT solutions and supporting proof‑of‑concept engagements.
• Help influence cybersecurity solutioning needed to solve technical challenges and effectively influence feature, deployment, architecture and process to meet emerging business objectives.
• Provide cogent strategies and influence project teams and clients through excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bridge needed cybersecurity control responses to solve technical challenges and influence customer initiatives.
• Work with technical integration teams to support solution design, proof of concepts and implementations.
• Create and deliver technical presentations, workshops, or technical validation engagements.
• On occasion, represent LMI on technical trainings and presentations at industry seminars or events.
• Mentor team members in cybersecurity, solution architecture and development to drive shared mission.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Computer Science, or Information Science, Management or related study.
• DoD 8570 Level III certification such as CISSP.
• Eight (8+) years of experience in information technology, wireless communications, cybersecurity or information assurance.
• Four (4+) years of experience working with LAN, WAN, cloud networks, servers and other data communications.
• Two (2+) years of experience with AWS, GCP or Azure environments.
• Experience with Navy or other DOW RMF requirements.
• Proven experience navigating ATO processes for technology solutions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret+ clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have pre‑sales experience, or hands‑on technical experience deploying enterprise‑grade cybersecurity solutions and technology, with a deep understanding of the cybersecurity ecosystem required to bring ideation to live production environments.

• 4+ years of technical experience as a Security Engineer.
• 2+ years of experience in working for or in support of the Department of Defense.
• Experience with DevOps or DevSecOps operations.
• Strong technical proficiency and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new hardware and software‑based technologies and solutions.
• Experience in data integration, sensor or IoT implementation and the ability to architect integrated solutions with third‑party products.
• Intermediate knowledge and experience with securing IoT, OT or IoMT – Internet of Medical Things.
• Experience in securing or implementing wireless technologies and communication frequencies.
• Previous experience with network engineering or administration.
• Agile Project Management experience, PMP.

Salary & Eligibility

Target salary range: $122,209 - $211,317. Applicants must be US citizens eligible for a U.S. Government security clearance. LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants eligible for clearances.