Senior ISSE II: Hands-On DoD Security Engineer

Comunidade Metodista; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyber Defense Technologies in Marlborough, MA seeks an experienced Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) II for a hands-on, on-site role supporting a DoD program. You will oversee security engineering, systems administration, and information assurance across classified environments.

Requirements include 8+ years in SAP/NetOps, leadership history, and security certifications (CISSP/CCNA/Security+). On-site duties include RMF/NISPOM compliance, vulnerability management with Nessus/Trellix,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of deploying, configuring, maintaining, and monitoring computer systems and networks.
• Experience leading small teams of system administrators and security engineers.
• Ability to report findings and progress to stakeholders with strong communication skills.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CCNA, Security+ or RHCSA are preferred.
• Familiar with DISA ACAS and Trellix tools for assessment and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site security engineering and information assurance support for a DoD program.
• Administrate, upgrade, and ensure readiness of classified virtual enterprise systems.
• Perform continuous monitoring and security testing with Nessus, Trellix, and Splunk.
• Coordinate with DISA and other service providers; maintain RMF/NISPOM documentation.
• Lead site management duties for a small team and drive security changes safely.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Security engineering

RMF/NIST/NISPOM knowledge

Change management

Education

CISSP

CCNA

Security+

RHCSA

DISA ACAS certified

Trellix certified

Tools

VMware vSphere

Ansible/PowerShell automation

Nessus

ACAS

Trellix

Splunk

Cisco IOS/NGFW

Palo Alto

Job description

Cyber Defense Technologies in Marlborough, MA seeks an experienced Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) II for a hands-on, on-site role supporting a DoD program. You will oversee security engineering, systems administration, and information assurance across classified environments.

Requirements include 8+ years in SAP/NetOps, leadership history, and security certifications (CISSP/CCNA/Security+). On-site duties include RMF/NISPOM compliance, vulnerability management with Nessus/Trellix,