NISSC 3 Information Systems Security Engineer III

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 116,200 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Insurance programs

Education and training assistance

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is hiring an Information Systems Security Engineer III in Colorado Springs to support the NORAD mission. Candidates should have 7-10 years of experience and a Top Secret/SCI clearance to undertake critical cybersecurity roles.

This position involves implementing security controls, performing assessments, and leading technical initiatives to ensure compliance with DoD standards. A competitive salary range of $116,200 to $194,000 per year is offered, coupled with comprehensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in information systems security.
• Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Certifications such as CCSP, Cloud+, GSEC, or SecurityX/CASP+.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and implement technical security controls.
• Perform configuration, vulnerability, and risk assessments.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance for cybersecurity readiness.
• Develop and submit security reports and threat analysis.

Skills

Systems security engineering

Risk assessments

Incident tracking and remediation

Vulnerability assessments

Security tools setup

Education

Bachelors in IT, Cyber, CS, IS, Data Science, or SW Engineering

Tools

eMASS

XACTA

Nessus

Checkmarx

ZAP DAST

Job description

Job Details

Location: US-CO-Colorado Springs

ID: 2026-3940

Category: IT / Cyber Security / Network Systems

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote: No

Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer III with 7-10 years of experience and a TS/SCI Clearance to support The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC) - Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (NCMC-ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract III Mission.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and implement technical security controls to protect information systems and support continuous compliance with RMF, NIST, and DoD requirements.
• Perform configuration, vulnerability, and risk assessments, setup and validate security tools, and assist in the development and maintenance of assessment and authorization packages.
• Participate in incident tracking and remediation and provide technical leadership, documentation, and guidance to support ongoing cybersecurity readiness.
• Provide expertise in systems security engineering, develop advanced security solutions, oversee cybersecurity integration across systems. Support vulnerability/risk assessments, authorization packages, and incident response activities.
• Develop and submit security reports and threat analysis.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors in IT, Cyber, CS, IS, Data Science, or SW Engineering or equivalent DoD/Military training.

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI

Certifications: CCSP, Cloud+, CSC, GCLD, GSEC, and/or SecurityX/CASP+ certification.

Experience: 7-10 Years

• Advanced knowledge of systems security engineering to design and implement technical security controls.
• Skills in performing configuration, vulnerability, and risk assessments, and setting up security tools to ensure ongoing compliance with RMF, NIST, and DoD requirements. Capabilities in incident tracking, remediation, and participation in security assessments and authorization package development.
• Proficiency in developing advanced security solutions and overseeing cybersecurity integration.
• Experience leveraging tools such as eMASS, XACTA, CORE, ACAS, SCAP tools, Nessus, Checkmarx, and/or ZAP DAST. Holds DoD 8140 qualifying certification.

Notice of Anticipated Employment Opportunities

These positions are being posted in anticipation of future employment opportunities, which may become available beginning around June 2026. Actual hiring and start dates will depend on contract award, organizational needs and other factors. Candidates may be considered for these or similar positions as opportunities arise.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $116,200.00/Yr. - USD $194,000.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

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