ISSE: Information Systems Security Engineer – Space Programs

Loft Federal; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Equity options

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Loft Federal in Boulder, CO seeks an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to design and secure systems powering national security missions. You will partner with software, systems, and mission engineers to integrate cybersecurity throughout the lifecycle, from architecture to authorization and continuous monitoring.

The role blends hands-on security engineering with RMF execution, ensuring government requirements while enabling rapid mission delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of Information Systems Security Engineering or cybersecurity engineering experience.
• Experience implementing the DoD RMF and NIST SP 800-53 security controls.
• Experience developing RMF artifacts and supporting ATO efforts.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux administration, system hardening, and vulnerability management.
• Strong understanding of secure system architecture and cybersecurity best practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Active Top Secret security clearance; TS/SCI eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Embed cybersecurity into the design and development of space and ground systems.
• Develop secure system architectures and implement security controls aligned with RMF and DoD requirements.
• Partner with engineering teams to identify, assess, and remediate security vulnerabilities.
• Support system hardening, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring.
• Conduct security architecture reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to integrate security into automated development pipelines.
• Work closely with government customers, ISSMs, and program teams to maintain compliant, mission-ready systems.

Skills

ISSE experience

RMF/NIST 800-53

Vulnerability management

System hardening

Security architecture

DevSecOps collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

DISA STIGs

Kubernetes

Job description

Loft Federal in Boulder, CO seeks an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to design and secure systems powering national security missions. You will partner with software, systems, and mission engineers to integrate cybersecurity throughout the lifecycle, from architecture to authorization and continuous monitoring.

The role blends hands-on security engineering with RMF execution, ensuring government requirements while enabling rapid mission delivery.