ISSE I: Build Secure, Multi-Enclave Systems

Columbia Technology Partners, Inc; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Technology Partners, Inc. is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer I (ISSE I) to design, implement, and assess secure information systems and networks for government customers.

The role focuses on secure data exchange, data protection, and compliance across multiple security enclaves. The candidate should have a strong background in information assurance, system security engineering, and systems administration, with expected experience in security planning, risk management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Seven years of experience as an ISSE is required.
• Active CASP+, Security+, or CISSP certification.
• Experience with system administration, security planning, security assessments, risk analysis, and risk management.
• Ability to support shift work, including occasional weekend support.
• Experience designing secure architectures across enclaves with varying data protection levels.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security solutions that support secure data exchange and protect enterprise systems.
• Perform system security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and risk evaluations to identify and mitigate security threats.
• Provide information assurance and cybersecurity support for network, server, desktop, and application environments.
• Develop and recommend security-focused system-level solutions that address operational and administrative requirements.
• Support system security planning, risk management, and compliance activities throughout the system lifecycle.
• Evaluate and design secure architectures across multiple enclaves with varying data protection and classification requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish and maintain trusted relationships between interconnected systems and architectures.
• Provide systems administration support for security and information systems as required.

Skills

Certifications (CASP/Security/CISSP)

Education

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

Experience substitution: 4 years for Bachelor's

Job description

Columbia Technology Partners, Inc. is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer I (ISSE I) to design, implement, and assess secure information systems and networks for government customers.

The role focuses on secure data exchange, data protection, and compliance across multiple security enclaves. The candidate should have a strong background in information assurance, system security engineering, and systems administration, with expected experience in security planning, risk management,