Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) - U.S. Navy Programs

Noblis; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 79,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblis is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support a national security focused customer, ensuring secure, reliable, and available systems and networks. The ISSE will enforce core security engineering principles across programs and lifecycle stages.

Responsibilities include designing secure architectures, performing risk assessments, and coordinating RMF/NIST compliance. This is a long-term, on-site role at the Philadelphia Navy Yard with potential remote/hybrid status

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.
• US citizenship and valid US passport or ability to obtain one.
• Certifications: CompTIA Security+ or CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP.
• OS certification within 90 days of hire (MD-102 or AZ-104).
• Travel at least 10% of the time.
• On-site workload at Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) for at least 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design secure systems, networks, and architectures.
• Install and configure secure hardware and software systems and maintain infrastructure.
• Conduct regular security audits and ensure systems are up-to-date with patches.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot security issues.
• Manage user accounts and access to systems.
• Perform data backups and disaster recovery procedures.
• Assess compliance against NIST, DoD, and Navy requirements including RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs, and SRGs.
• Develop, implement, and enforce information security policies across the IS lifecycle.
• Create technical publications like SEP, plans, risk assessments, SECONOP, TP, and SSPs.
• Coordinate with SMEs to develop authorization boundary diagrams and inventories.

Skills

Security clearance awareness

US citizenship

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, Systems Security Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

High School Diploma with 9+ years IT experience

OS certification within 90 days (MD-102 or AZ-104)

Tools

ACAS

HBSS

Job description

Responsibilities

The Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE) position supports a national security focused customer providing system security engineering services and/or product to ensure secure reliable and uninterrupted availability of customer developed and deployed systems and networks. The ISSE will support the Government to ensure core security engineering principles are implemented into assigned programs information systems architecture.

Responsibilities

The Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE) position supports a national security focused customer providing system security engineering services and/or product to ensure secure reliable and uninterrupted availability of customer developed and deployed systems and networks. The ISSE will support the Government to ensure core security engineering principles are implemented into assigned programs information systems architecture. Lifecycle cybersecurity support of US Navy systems, which includes, but is not limited to:

• Perform analysis and evaluation to design, implement, test and field secure systems, networks, and architectures
• Install and configure secure hardware and software systems and otherwise maintain the program's technological infrastructure
• Conduct regular security audits and ensuring that systems are up-to-date with security patches
• Provide technical support to users and troubleshooting security or other related issues as they arise
• Manage user accounts and access to systems
• Perform data backups and disaster recovery procedures
• Assessing and strengthening system compliance against NIST, DoD, and Navy security requirements to include the NIST 800-53 controls and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs)
• Develop, implement, and enforce information systems security policies ensuring system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the acquisition and Information System (IS) lifecycle.
• Conduct certification and testing in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) policy; identify deficiencies and providing recommendations of risk mitigation to customer.
• Support the Government to resolve conflicting system security engineering requirements.
• Develop program technical publications such as Systems Engineering Plans (SEP), Technical Plans, Analyses and Reports, Risk Assessments, Security Concepts of Operations (SECONOP), Program Protection Plan, Anti-Tamper Plan, Cybersecurity Strategy, Technology Development Strategies, Test Plans, procedures and reports, System Security Plans
• Coordinating with other system SMEs to identify and develop authorization boundary diagrams, architecture diagrams, and hardware and software inventories

Long term contract based on-site out of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, Systems Security Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 3 years work experience or High School Diploma and at least nine (9) years of technical IT experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity

• Successful applicants must either have an active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Must be a US citizen & Must have a valid US passport or the ability to obtain one upon position acceptance.
• CompTIA Security+ or CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP
• Must be able to obtain an OS certification within 90 days of hire (MD-102 or AZ-104)
• Position requires the candidate to travel at least 10% of the time
• This position requires an on-site workload at Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) for at least 50% of the time
• US Citizenship

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures associated with industrial control systems
• Familiarity with Linux, Windows, and VxWorks OS
• Experience with vulnerability assessment tools including ACAS and HBSS

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well‑being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract‑specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $78,900.00 - USD $123,300.00 /Yr.