Information Systems Security Engineer, Level 3 (2025-0060)

Acclaim Technical Services, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 198,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services, Inc. seeks an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to join their dedicated cybersecurity team. The role entails significant contributions to the design, assessment, and management of security protocols for sensitive U.S. Federal environments. Candidates need a robust background in cybersecurity principles, with at least 20 years of relevant experience. Offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this position supports growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plans

Continuing education opportunities

Employee stock ownership plan

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience in ISSE roles required.
• Recent experience with Cybersecurity technology within last 5 years.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level 3 is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure networking and computing environments.
• Execute risk analysis and security management procedures.
• Support cybersecurity architecture and external system relationships.

Skills

Cybersecurity principles

Risk analysis

System design

Network security architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in related discipline

Job description

Acclaim Technical Services,founded in 2000, is a leading language, operations, and technology services company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow.

The ISSE will:

Participate as the primary security engineering representative on engineering teams for the
design, development, implementation, evaluation, and/or integration of secure networking,
computing, and enclave environments;Apply knowledge of Cybersecurity policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design,develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments;Interact with the customer and other project team members;Participate as the primary security engineering representative on engineering teams for thedesign, development, implementation, evaluation, and/or integration of Cybersecurity architectures,systems, or system components;Support the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trustedrelationships among external systems and architectures;Support security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management;Identify overall security requirements for the proper handling of Government data;Provide security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management;Perform system or network designs that encompass multiple enclaves, to include those withdiffering data protection/classification requirements;Recommend system-level solutions to resolve security requirements.

Requirements:

Twenty years’ experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and
complexity to include recent experience within the last five years with Cybersecurity principles and technology, including access/control, authorization, identification and authentication, PKI, network and enterprise security architecture is required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline may be substituted for two years of experience, reducing the requirement to eighteen years of experience. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, fouradditional years of ISSE experience may be substituted. DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level 3 is required.The CISSP-ISSEP specific certification is requiredfor CWIP IASAE III compliance for this ISSE-3 LCAT.

Pay Range: There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.

At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here Employee Resources.

The proposed salary range for this position is: $198,720.23 - $215,321.60

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action

ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by federal, state or local law. It is the policy of ATS not merely to refrain from employment discrimination as required by the various federal, state, and local enactments, but to take positive affirmative action to realize for women, people of color, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans full equal employment opportunity. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.