Information Systems Security II

Ignite Digital; Washington; On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Education stipends

Referral bonuses

Work with U.S. federal government

Volunteer and community engagement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Ignite Digital is seeking an Information Systems Security II in the Washington, DC area to support a cybersecurity project for the U.S. Navy. The role focuses on evaluating, securing, and maintaining enterprise IT protection posture with deep IA and DoD policy knowledge.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in CS, DoD TS/SCI eligibility, and seven years of security experience, including five in IA. Salary starts around $115k+. Applicants must pass a government security investigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science required.
• Seven years of professional experience in information security or IA.
• Experience with DoD/NSA-like environments and federal cybersecurity standards.

Responsibilities

• Gather and organize technical information related to mission needs, IT infrastructure, and security/IA products.
• Help develop security and IA policies, procedures, and standards aligned with DoD & federal requirements.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders to assess risks and secure networks across system boundaries.
• Evaluate security products, tools, and controls for compliance with mission requirements.
• Contribute to enterprise-level IA planning and security posture reviews.

Job description

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver.

We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technologyexpertisewith the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies toaccomplishmissionobjectives.

Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world.

Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within.

Perks of Working at Ignite Digital:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
• Education stipends and referral bonuses
• Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
• Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
• Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
• Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth

Ignite Digital is a mission‑focused technology and advisory partner supporting Federal and Department of Defense customers. We build secure, scalable, and forward‑leaning digital capabilities that strengthen national security outcomes. Our work spans cybersecurity, engineering, analytics, and enterprise modernization.

Ignite Digital is seeking an Information Systems Security II for the Washington, DC area to support a cybersecurity project for the U.S. Navy. The Information Systems Security II professional serves as a senior security specialist responsible for evaluating, securing, and maintaining the protection posture of enterprise IT systems. This role requires extensive expertise in Information Assurance (IA), federal cybersecurity policies, and security administration. This position supports high‑visibility DoW missions and requires a disciplined and proactive security mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Gather and organize technical information related to mission needs, organizational goals, IT infrastructure, and existing security/IA products.
• Assist in developing security and IA policies, procedures, and standards, ensuring alignment with federal and DoD requirements.
• Work directly with customers to minimize cybersecurity risks, conduct assessments, and secure networks across multiple system boundaries.
• Evaluate security products, tools, and controls to determine suitability and compliance with mission requirements.
• Conduct security posture reviews, documentation analysis, and contribute to enterprise‑level IA planning activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science
• Eligible for DoD TS/SCI upon hiring
• Two of the following cybersecurity certifications: CISSO, CISSP, Security+, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or CASP+
• Minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience, with at least five (5) years specifically in information security or Information Assurance (IA).
• Hands‑on experience in security administration, evaluation of IA product capabilities, security assessment, and security policy development.
• A strong understanding of federal information security/assurance standards, policies, and regulations (e.g., DoD cybersecurity policies, NIST frameworks, federal IA compliance standards).
• Deep familiarity with DoD IA frameworks, NIST SP 800‑series publications, and other federal cybersecurity standards
• Strong ability to translate technical risks into mission and operational impacts
• Experience partnering with Government stakeholders or DoW program offices
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across complex environments

Salary: $115k+ to align with education and experience.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.

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