Senior ISSE: Secure Systems Architect for Critical Ops

WOOD Consulting Services, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 226,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Remote work options

Job summary

WOOD Federal Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) Level 3 to protect mission-critical systems at Fort Meade.

You will conduct security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, ensure IA compliance, and design secure solutions across multi-enclave environments. You’ll support certification, accreditation, and risk management efforts and collaborate with architects and developers.

Qualifications

• Twenty (20) years of ISSE experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or related field required.
• Master’s degree may substitute for two years of experience; four years of additional ISSE experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• DoD 8570 IASAE Level 3 compliance required; ISSEP and CISSP certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Participate as security engineering representative on engineering teams for secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.
• Support IA policy, procedures, and workforce to design and implement secure architectures.
• Provide expert guidance and evaluation to security engineers supporting engineering teams.

Skills

ISSE experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Security

Master’s degree substitution for experience

Job description

Information Systems Security Engineer, Level 3

paid time off, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan, remote work

United States, Maryland, Fort Meade

Aug 19, 2026

Information Systems Security Engineer, Level 3

Job ID
WOOD-0220
# Positions
1

Location

US-MD-Ft. Meade
Experience (Years)
20
Posted Date
6 hours ago (8/19/2026 12:50 PM)
Category
Cyber Security

Information Systems Security Engineer, Level 3



Job ID
WOOD-0220
# Positions
1

Location

US-MD-Ft. Meade
Experience (Years)
20
Posted Date
6 hours ago (8/19/2026 12:50 PM)
Category
Cyber Security


Overview

Information Systems Security Engineer, Level 3

woodfederalsolutions.com

Location: Fort Meade, Maryland, USA

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Telework: None

Salary Range: **$226,100 to $241,100 per year

** Starting salary is based on minimum education and years of experience and increases based on education and/or experience.

Overview: We're seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to protect and strengthen missioncritical systems. In this role, you'll conduct technical security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, ensure compliance with IA standards, and design secure solutions across complex networking, computing, and multienclave environments. You'll integrate IA controls into deployed systems, support architects and developers, mitigate threats throughout the lifecycle, and contribute to certification, accreditation, and riskmanagement activities. Join us to shape secure architectures, influence enterpriselevel cybersecurity excellence, and build a career where your impact grows as you help safeguard nationalpriority systems.

Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires all candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.

Responsibilities

Participate as a security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation and/or integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.
• Participate as a security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation and/or integration of IA architectures, systems, or system components.
• Participate as the primary security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and/or integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.
• Apply knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.
• Interact with the customer and other project team members.
• Participate as the primary security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and/or integration of IA architectures, systems, or system components.
• Support the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
• Support security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management.
• Identify overall security requirements for the proper handling of Government data.
• Provide security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management.
• Perform system or network designs that encompass multiple enclaves, to include those with differing data protection/classification requirements.
• Recommend system-level solutions to resolve security requirements.
• Support the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
• Provide expert guidance and work product evaluation to one or more security engineers that support Engineering teams for the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and/or integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.
• Advocate and recommend system-level solutions to resolve security requirements. Monitors and suggests improvement to IA policy.
• Interact with customers, IT staff, and high-level corporate officers to define and achieve required IA objectives.
• Provide the Government assistance to ensure that the architecture and design of information systems are functional and secure, including program of record systems and special purpose environments with platform IT interconnectivity.

Qualifications

Required Education & Years of Experience:

• Twenty (20) years experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • A Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to eighteen (18) years of experience.
  • Four (4) years of additional ISSE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree .
• DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level 3 is required Both Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) and CISSP Certifications are required.

About WOOD

Fringe Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
• Wellness Programs: Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth: Take advantage of professional development opportunities and career advancement. As a vital part of impactful projects, you will have the chance to drive innovation and shape the future of government systems engineering.

• Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative and flexible environment that values work-life balance. Join a team of top-tier professionals and engage in dynamic, cross-functional collaboration. Your strategic mindset and proactive approach will be highly valued and supported.

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We recognize and reward your expertise and dedication to excellence.

WOOD Federal Solutions, Inc. is 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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