Junior Information Security Systems Engineer (ISSE)

Command Post Technologies, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company matching

ESOP

Job summary

Command Post Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Junior Information Security Systems Engineer (ISSE) to design, implement, and validate cybersecurity measures across evolving range infrastructure.

The role ensures DoD cybersecurity requirements are met, supports RMF accreditation, and collaborates with engineering and operations teams to embed security throughout the lifecycle. The Junior ISSE will conduct risk assessments, develop security documentation (SSPs, POA&Ms), and support testing and

Qualifications

• Active security clearance and knowledge of DoD RMF processes.
• Experience creating and reviewing System Security Plans (SSPs) and Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with ISSEs and program managers.

Responsibilities

• Execute cybersecurity engineering tasks to secure systems per DoD RMF requirements.
• Document and track RMF processes, including system controls, assessments, and authorizations.
• Monitor vulnerabilities and support remediation efforts to mitigate risks.
• Conduct security assessments, including evaluating controls and documenting compliance findings.
• Prepare and update cybersecurity documentation, such as SSPs and POA&Ms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including ISSEs and program managers.
• Support continuous monitoring activities to ensure sustained system compliance and security.

Skills

Active clearance

RMF knowledge

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity / related field

Tools

RMF methodologies

SSP/POA&M documentation

Job description

Description

Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT) is seeking a Junior Information Security Systems Engineer (ISSE) to design, implement, and validate cybersecurity measures across evolving range infrastructure. The Junior ISSE ensures all system modifications and deployments comply with DoD cybersecurity requirements, supports RMF accreditation efforts, and collaborates with engineering and operations teams to embed security throughout the system lifecycle. This includes conducting risk assessments, developing and reviewing security documentation (e.g., SSPs, POA&Ms), and supporting testing and validation to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of cyber range systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute cybersecurity engineering tasks to secure systems in accordance with DoD RMF requirements.


• Document and track RMF processes, including system controls, assessments, and authorizations.


• Monitor vulnerabilities and support remediation efforts to mitigate risks.


• Conduct security assessments, including evaluating controls and documenting compliance findings.


• Prepare and update cybersecurity documentation, such as System Security Plans (SSPs) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).


• Collaborate with stakeholders, including Information System Security Engineers (ISSEs) and program managers


• Support continuous monitoring activities to ensure sustained system compliance and security.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance required


• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.


• Meets Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level II certification requirements (e.g., CAP, CISSP, CISM, etc.).


• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in cybersecurity engineering.


• Experience supporting DoD cybersecurity programs strongly desired.


• Strong understanding of DoD RMF and cybersecurity policies.


• Proficiency in vulnerability management, risk assessments, and compliance reporting.


• Effective communication and teamwork skills.


• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

About us:

We are Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT). CPT is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), providing engineering services in the areas of Cyber Security, Software Development, Test & Evaluation, and Strategic Planning. CPT employees appreciate working in a caring environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. As individuals, we come together as a team, supporting a culture rooted in our core principles of integrity, determination, and innovation. In all of CPT’s collaboration efforts, our team prioritizes communication, accountability, and being resourceful in order to maximize efficiency and results.

What’s In It for You

• Great health benefits (for more info contact us directly)


• Leadership training


• 401k with generous company matching


• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)


• Career professional development


• Tuition reimbursement


• Flexible hours


• Work/Life balance


• Rewards and recognition


• Paid Time Off


• Parental Leave

Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2008 and headquartered in Suffolk, VA with personnel in various states including Virginia, Maryland, Florida, and Texas. With 2/3 of our staff being former military, CPT firmly believes in employing veterans. Command Post Technologies, Inc. is a unique provider of innovative solutions that enhance our corporate clients’ productivity and empower our government clients with the ability to protect against all enemies: foreign and domestic. CPT adapts its successful military experiential approach to the needs of leaders in a global business environment and provides an elite leadership curriculum that results in a world-class, leadership-altering event.

Command Post Technologies Inc. (CPT) is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affidant Action employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. We take Affidant Action to ensure equal opportunities for employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

We abide by the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision and will refrain from discharging or otherwise discriminating against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants. An exception exists where the employee or applicant makes the disclosure based on information obtained while performing his or her essential job functions.