Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) with Security Clearance

Power3 Solutions; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Information Systems Security Engineer to enhance cybersecurity solutions in a mission-critical environment. This role involves leading security engineering efforts, ensuring compliance with security standards, and applying risk management frameworks. Join a dynamic team that values your contributions and offers a rewarding career with comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance, 401K matching, and educational support. If you are passionate about solving complex security challenges and advancing your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

CareFirst Gold Medical Insurance

401K match

Profit Sharing

Leave buy-back program

$5K toward education and training

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity and information assurance.
• CISSP certification required; Helm Point will sponsor.

Responsibilities

• Lead Security Engineering in designing and implementing secure tools.
• Assess security needs and evaluate compliance protocols.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Information Assurance

Risk Management Frameworks

System Security Engineering

PKI

Network Security

Access Control

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science

6 years equivalent experience

Job description

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Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) with Security Clearance

Client is a growing woman–owned Cyber & Physical Security Contractor located in Columbia, Maryland. Client strives to make every employee belong, be heard, and be successful in their career. This includes listening to your needs, providing rewarding and challenging opportunities, and offering tools to succeed in your current role while preparing you for advancement. We are looking for ambitious individuals to join our team and help our customers meet their mission needs.

The Challenge

Are you looking to transform enterprise cybersecurity solutions to enable a secure, mission-critical, global IT operational environment? Are you motivated by solving some of the world's greatest problems while working hand in hand with experts across the technical spectrum? We will provide the challenge, and you will be the key contributor to what can be accomplished.

What you will be doing

• Participate as a lead Security Engineering Representative in the design, development, implementation, and integration of tools in a secure networking environment.
• Understand system architecture, components, and environments to ensure success.
• Use your knowledge of Information Assurance policies to implement and enforce secure environments.
• Apply experience with Risk Management Frameworks.
• Provide information and system security engineering, life cycle solutions, and system security testing.
• Employ cybersecurity expertise to ensure security features and safeguards are integrated throughout the system development life cycle.
• Assess security needs, implement solutions, and evaluate cybersecurity compliance protocols.
• Understand Security Categorization and Control standards.
• Comprehend Risk Management Framework requirements.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Multiple levels of seniority are available.
• At least 6 years of cybersecurity/information assurance IA System Architect and Engineer experience.
• Recent experience supporting access/control, authorization, identification and authentication, PKI, network, and enterprise security architectures.
• Ability to apply security risk assessment methodologies to systems in development, modeling, and assessment processes.
• Master's degree in Computer Science preferred; equivalent experience (6 years) may be considered.
• Knowledge of IC Security regulations.
• CISSP – ISSEP or CISSP – ISSAP certification required; Helm Point will sponsor.

Additional Skills (Optional)

• Leadership skills.
• Additional certifications.
• Experience analyzing requirements.
• Direct mission experience.

What we offer

• A rewarding career with an active leadership team.
• Full benefits including CareFirst Gold Medical Insurance, 401K match, Profit Sharing, leave buy–back program, and $5K toward education and training.
• Opportunities to apply for similar positions.

We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non–merit factors.