ISSE (2 positions, VA)

Footbridge Federal; Annandale (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Footbridge Federal seeks a senior cybersecurity engineer to safeguard mission-critical systems by applying threat intelligence, RMF, and robust security controls. You will define operations concepts, build resilient architectures, and assess COTS/GOTS for secure integration across enterprise environments.

Applicants should bring DoD/IC experience, knowledge of DISA STIGs, and strong scripting skills (Python/PowerShell). A TS/SCI clearance is required or ability to obtain it.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands‑on experience in information systems security engineering supported by a Bachelor's degree.
• Extensive expertise facilitating the NIST RMF in DoD or Intelligence Community environments.
• Deep knowledge of applying secure configuration standards, protocols, and security principles across enterprise systems.
• Experience building enterprise cybersecurity initiatives, including continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, or incident response programs.
• Proven track record analyzing complex system requirements and executing compliance evaluations using DISA STIGs.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• Compliance with DoD 8140/CSWF requirements for 652-Intermediate level (or commitment to achieve credentialing within 6 months of hire).

Responsibilities

• Identify mission-critical system protection needs by evaluating threat intelligence, operational constraints, and technical impacts.
• Develop system security contexts, concepts of operations, and baseline security specifications to guide implementation.
• Design resilient security architectures and detail technical controls across system components, interfaces, and operational workflows.
• Evaluate commercial and government off-the-shelf technologies (COTS/GOTS) to verify their suitability for cybersecurity integration.
• Conduct technical assessments of operational security controls and recommend risk mitigation enhancements.

Skills

Information security engineering

RMF Expertise

DoD/IC Experience

DISA STIGs

Security principles

CI Polygraph

Credentialing DoD 8140/CSWF

Scripting: Python

Scripting: PowerShell

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ACAS

Trellix

Splunk

Rapid7

Ansible

Chef

Puppet

Job description

• Identify mission-critical system protection needs by evaluating threat intelligence, operational constraints, and technical impacts.


• Develop system security contexts, concepts of operations, and baseline security specifications to guide implementation.


• Design resilient security architectures and detail technical controls across system components, interfaces, and operational workflows.


• Evaluate commercial and government off-the-shelf technologies (COTS/GOTS) to verify their suitability for cybersecurity integration.


• Conduct technical assessments of operational security controls and recommend risk mitigation enhancements.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands‑on experience in information systems security engineering supported by a Bachelor's degree.


• Extensive expertise facilitating the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) in DoD or Intelligence Community environments.


• Deep knowledge of applying secure configuration standards, protocols, and security principles across enterprise systems.


• Experience building enterprise cybersecurity initiatives, including continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, or incident response programs.


• Proven track record analyzing complex system requirements and executing compliance evaluations using DISA STIGs.


• Active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.


• Compliance with DoD 8140/CSWF requirements for 652-Intermediate level (or commitment to achieve credentialing within 6 months of hire).

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on technical experience with security software such as ACAS, Trellix, Splunk, or Rapid7.


• Broad technical background across enterprise platforms including Microsoft, Linux, Cisco, VMware, NetApp, or ServiceNow.


• Ability to utilize scripting tools (Python, PowerShell) or automation frameworks (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) to streamline security configuration, validation, and monitoring.

Required Skills

• 7+ years of hands‑on experience in information systems security engineering supported by a Bachelor's degree.


• Extensive expertise facilitating the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) in DoD or Intelligence Community environments.


• Deep knowledge of applying secure configuration standards, protocols, and security principles across enterprise systems.


• Experience building enterprise cybersecurity initiatives, including continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, or incident response programs.


• Proven track record analyzing complex system requirements and executing compliance evaluations using DISA STIGs.


• Active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.


• Compliance with DoD 8140/CSWF requirements for 652-Intermediate level (or commitment to achieve credentialing within 6 months of hire).

Preferred Skills

• Hands‑on technical experience with security software such as ACAS, Trellix, Splunk, or Rapid7.


• Broad technical background across enterprise platforms including Microsoft, Linux, Cisco, VMware, NetApp, or ServiceNow.


• Ability to utilize scripting tools (Python, PowerShell) or automation frameworks (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) to streamline security configuration, validation, and monitoring.

Security Clearance

• Level: TS/SCI


• Health and Financial Foundation — Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.


• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits — PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.


• Professional Development — The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.

Hiring process

• 1 Apply

  Submit your resume and contact details in about two minutes.



• 2 Recruiter Review

  Recruiting reviews your resume for role alignment, technical background, clearance status where relevant, and program fit.



• 3 Interview

  Qualified candidates may meet program, technical, or delivery leaders to discuss experience and expectations for the role.



• 4 Offer

  When there is a match, the team coordinates offer, onboarding, clearance transfer or sponsorship details where contractually authorized.

Mission

Footbridge Federal delivers engineering, cyber, mission IT, analytics, and cleared program support for defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland security, and research missions.

Culture

Mission Context Matters

Candidates should expect work tied to defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland, and research missions rather than generic commercial delivery.

Small-Team Accountability

The culture copy emphasizes ownership, communication, and practical execution across teams that work close to customers and program outcomes.

Growth With Technical Credibility

Career content supports hands‑on technical growth, certifications, internal mobility, and program leadership without forcing one career track.

Benefits & why work here

• Health and Financial Foundation: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.


• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits: PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.


• Professional Development: The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.