Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) – Skill Level 2

Kaizen Approach, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium healthcare

401k and profit sharing

Paid training

4 weeks PTO

11 holidays

Job summary

A technology firm in Maryland is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to conduct technical security assessments and contribute to security planning, compliance, and risk management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Cybersecurity principles and technologies, a Bachelor's degree, and must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. The role offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, focusing on employee well-being and growth.

Qualifications

• Twelve years of experience in Information Systems Security Engineering.
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity principles and technologies.
• DoD 8570 compliant with IASAE II.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical security assessments of computing environments.
• Establish system security designs and requirements.
• Contribute to security planning, assessment, and risk management.

Skills

Cybersecurity policies

Trusted relationships

Risk management

Project coordination

Security architecture

Certification & accreditation

Security architecture

Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, or related discipline

DoD 8570 IASAE II compliant

Tools

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Security assessment tooling

Job description

Kaizen Approach is currently seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to perform and review technical security assessments of computing environments to identify vulnerabilities, non‑compliance with Cybersecurity standards, and to recommend mitigation strategies. In this role, the ISSE will validate and verify system security requirements, establish system security designs, and design, develop, implement, or integrate Cybersecurity and security system components across networking, computing, and enclave environments with varying data protection and classification requirements. The position involves building Cybersecurity into systems deployed to operational environments, supporting security architecture development, enforcing trusted relationships among external systems, and assessing and mitigating security risks throughout the system development life cycle. The ISSE will contribute to security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification and awareness activities, review certification and accreditation documentation for completeness and compliance, and support security authorization activities in compliance with NSA/CSS and NIST Risk Management Framework processes.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to participate as the primary security engineering representative on engineering teams supporting the design, delivery, implementation, evaluation, and integration of secure environments, including Cybersecurity architectures, systems, and system components.
• Must possess the ability to apply knowledge of Cybersecurity policies, procedures, and workforce structure to design and implement secure environments.
• Must be capable of interacting with customers and other project team members to support coordinated security engineering activities and project execution.
• Must have the ability to support the Government in enforcing the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
• Must possess the ability to support and provide security planning, security assessment, risk analysis, and risk management activities across systems and networks.
• Must be capable of identifying overall security requirements for the proper handling of Government data and recommending system‑level solutions to resolve identified security requirements.
• Must have the ability to perform system and network designs that encompass multiple enclaves, including environments with differing data protection and classification requirements.
• Must have twelve years of experience as an Information Systems Security Engineer supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity, with recent experience within the last five years in Cybersecurity principles and technologies such as access control, authorization, identification and authentication, public key infrastructure, and network and enterprise security architecture, or sixteen years of ISSE experience if no bachelor’s degree is held.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, or four additional years of ISSE experience may be substituted for the degree, and must be DoD 8570 compliant with IASAE II.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.

Salary Range

A variety of factors can impact the final salary offered, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant work experience, specialized skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

About Kaizen Approach

At Kaizen Approach, we truly care about our team, offering flexibility for a balanced life, competitive compensation, and a robust benefits package that supports you and your family. We prioritize well‑being with premium healthcare, financial and family support, retirement planning, and ongoing learning. With 4 weeks of PTO, 11 holidays, gifted 401k, profit sharing, and paid training, we’re committed to your growth and happiness—both at work and beyond!

Kaizen Approach is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.