Principal Information System Security Engineer Herndon, VA

Clarity Innovations, LLC; Mississippi; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to national security as a Principal Information System Security Engineer. This role offers the opportunity to drive security innovation and implement cutting-edge practices in a collaborative environment. You will manage the development of artifacts for government operations, integrate best practices in cybersecurity, and engage with project engineers to ensure compliance with security controls. If you are passionate about tackling complex challenges and want to contribute to mission success in a dynamic field, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow your career while making a significant impact on national security.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years experience as an ISSO or ISSE with strong program management skills.
• Active TS clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage artifacts for government authorization and integrate cybersecurity best practices.
• Perform vulnerability analysis and ensure compliance with security requirements.

Skills

Program Management

Communication Skills

Auditing

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Mentoring

Vulnerability Analysis

Education

DoDM 8570 IAT/IAM Level II or III certification

Certified Information Systems Security Professional

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

SonarQube

eMASS

Xacta

OSCAL

Job description

Principal Information System Security Engineer

Herndon, VA

Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world.

Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.

We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.

Position Description

The ISSE is directly embedded with team members and developers, and is responsible for driving security innovation and implementation across the project. The role also entails the establishment and maintenance of ATO packages and their associated artifacts. Success in this position requires willingness to comfortably work in the forefront of new ideas and a desire to learn and apply automated and cutting edge practices (Classified Cloud, CI/CD, and more).

This position will allow partial remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop artifacts as part of a government authorization to operate.
• Develop and integrate cybersecurity best practices for Kubernetes clusters and DevOps pipelines.
• Create and update artifacts (e.g., SSP, hardware/software lists, PPSM, SCTM).
• Maintain communication with project engineers on the implementation of security controls and policy enforcement.
• Engage with the security control assessor from the authorizing official’s office.
• Support the implementation of technologies into the CI/CD processes and systems to establish secure-by-default standards for Clarity products.
• Evaluate, develop and/or implement information assurance guidelines and procedures as required.
• Recommend security solution mitigations and enhancements supporting information assurance guidelines and customer requirements.
• Perform vulnerability/risk analysis of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle.
• Provide input into an audit and accountability plan containing methods, procedures, and planned reviews for the continuing accreditation.
• Ensure that all information systems meet or exceed compliance requirements.
• Identify, report, and ensure the resolution of security violations.
• Monitor and review the regular updates/upgrades to equipment and procedures to maintain pace with information assurance requirements and business needs.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with active TS clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility
• Current DoDM 8570 IAT/IAM Level II or Level III certification
• 5-8 years experience working as an ISSO or ISSE
• Strong program management skills, the ability to clearly and effectively communicate with team members and stakeholders
• Has experience with, and is confident in, auditing and performing control assessments
• Fluent in understanding the RMF
• Solid understanding of the systems development life cycle
• Exceptional verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills, customer relationship building skills, analytical skills and ability to lead/mentor teammates
• Independent and diligent with their assigned work
• Knowledge of government classified contract requirements from an information security perspective
• Experience using scanners (e.g., ACAS, Nessus, SonarQube)
• Experience with integrating technologies and security solutions on information systems
• Demonstrated experience having taken a package from creation to full ATO

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• Ability to identify needed changes to processes and activities and help to implement continuous improvement solutions
• Have experience creating various types of vulnerability and assessment scans with multiple tools
• Experience using eMASS or Xacta
• Experience with OSCAL

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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