Senior ISSE - Cyber Defense & Compliance Expert

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC seeks an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to bridge security policy and technical implementation. You will work with ISSM and Sponsor IT to support accreditation, provide guidance, and ensure secure operations.

A STEM degree and 10 years of technical experience are typical requirements, with TS/SCI and Polygraph needed Day 1. The role emphasizes collaboration, input to system security designs, and continuous monitoring across programs in

Qualifications

• Experience providing input to A&A processes and related documentation.
• Assessments of IT architectures for compliance with security requirements (e.g., ICD 503).
• Evaluate security architectures against compliance requirements.
• Basic information security principles and risk assessment knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to A&A activities and documentation such as system security designs and operations procedures.
• Assess existing IT architecture for compliance with security requirements.
• support continuous monitoring for information systems.
• educate development teams on security concepts as needed.

Skills

A&A input and guidance

Security assessments

Nessus scanning

Agile framework

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

AWS TS/SCI

ISSE CISSP/ISSEP

Job description

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC seeks an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to bridge security policy and technical implementation. You will work with ISSM and Sponsor IT to support accreditation, provide guidance, and ensure secure operations.

A STEM degree and 10 years of technical experience are typical requirements, with TS/SCI and Polygraph needed Day 1. The role emphasizes collaboration, input to system security designs, and continuous monitoring across programs in