ISSE Lead: DoD Cyber Defense & Cloud Security

Omniscius

Lorton (VA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 165,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Omniscius seeks an experienced Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) for our Lorton, VA team. The role focuses on secure enclave development, enterprise cyber services, and defensive cyber operations.

You will assess security, engineer solutions, automate monitoring, and advise leadership on risk and mitigation. Ideal candidates have hands-on with ACAS, ePO, Splunk, STIG/SCAP, Azure services, Entra ID, and DoD cybersecurity controls, plus 3+ years of leadership in cybersecurity programs.

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance required.
Bachelor's degree or 10+ years of equivalent experience.
5–8 years of professional cybersecurity experience.
Leadership experience in cybersecurity projects.
Experience configuring and sustaining cloud security services.

Responsibilities

Perform and review technical security assessments of computing environments to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and compliance gaps.
Engineer cybersecurity solutions supporting Cyber Threat and Defensive Cyber Operations.
Configure, deploy, integrate, and sustain cybersecurity tools within cloud environments.
Configure Microsoft Entra ID and Azure security services for ATO requirements.
Automate security monitoring, threat assessment, compliance, and reporting.
Analyze security posture trends and communicate findings to ISSM/ISSO.
Recommend cybersecurity controls and mitigation strategies.
Implement security controls per DoD policies and standards.
Apply security engineering principles for CIA and non-repudiation.
Plan system modifications from exercises and vulnerability testing.
Evaluate risks and mitigation during certification and testing.