Senior ISSE 2 — National Security & Zero Trust

Axiom Consultants; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 225,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Consultants is seeking a highly experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) Level 2 to support mission-critical national security programs. The candidate will have deep expertise in cybersecurity engineering, RMF, and secure system design within high-security environments.

Responsibilities include applying RMF per NIST SP 800-37/800-53, performing risk assessments, supporting Zero Trust architectures, and developing security documentation (SSPs, POA&Ms).

Qualifications

• 14+ years of cybersecurity experience in engineering, compliance, or risk management.
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a technical discipline.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph and MPO
• CISSP or CASP+ certification

Responsibilities

• Apply RMF in accordance with NIST SP 800-37 and NIST SP 800-53 to assess, authorize, and monitor systems
• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and security evaluations
• Support design, implementation, and maintenance of Zero Trust architectures
• Develop and maintain SSPs, POA&Ms, and security controls
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure secure system design
• Evaluate security controls for effectiveness and compliance
• Support continuous monitoring and incident response activities
• Provide technical guidance on cybersecurity best practices

Skills

RMF expertise

Security architecture

Vulnerability analysis

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

NIST 800-53

A&A processes

Job description

Axiom Consultants is seeking a highly experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) Level 2 to support mission-critical national security programs. The candidate will have deep expertise in cybersecurity engineering, RMF, and secure system design within high-security environments.

Responsibilities include applying RMF per NIST SP 800-37/800-53, performing risk assessments, supporting Zero Trust architectures, and developing security documentation (SSPs, POA&Ms).