ISSO & Systems Security Engineer: Vulnerability Lead

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead Family of Companies in Dahlgren, VA is seeking a skilled ISSO/Systems Security Engineer to join our team. The candidate will conduct vulnerability scans, apply DoD analysis tools (ACAS, HBSS), and implement system, network, and OS hardening to protect critical DoD networks. Strong collaboration with cyber defense teams and ongoing risk assessment will be required to maintain security posture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5+ years of relevant security engineering experience.
• IAM Level II certification required.
• Strong knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols.
• Experience with DoD security tools (ACAS, HBSS).
• Experience hardening systems, networks, and OS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability scans and identify vulnerabilities in security systems.
• Use DoD analysis tools (ACAS, HBSS) to identify vulnerabilities.
• Perform application vulnerability assessments.
• Identify systemic security issues from vulnerability data.
• Share insights to improve risk management posture.
• Apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements.
• Troubleshoot cyber defense infrastructure and resolve issues.
• Perform impact/risk assessments.
• Travel occasionally as required.

Skills

Vulnerability scanning

DoD analysis tools (ACAS/HBSS)

System/network/OS hardening

Application vulnerability assessments

Threat environment risk insights

Cybersecurity principles (CIA)

VPN security

Network security concepts

Logging and monitoring

Host/network access controls

Education

Bachelor's degree

IAM Level II certification

Tools

ACAS

HBSS

Trellix ESS

VPN

NIPS

Job description

Bowhead Family of Companies in Dahlgren, VA is seeking a skilled ISSO/Systems Security Engineer to join our team. The candidate will conduct vulnerability scans, apply DoD analysis tools (ACAS, HBSS), and implement system, network, and OS hardening to protect critical DoD networks. Strong collaboration with cyber defense teams and ongoing risk assessment will be required to maintain security posture.