Senior ISSE: Secure Systems Architect & RMF Expert

WOOD Federal Solutions, Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Work-Life Support

Wellness Resources

Job summary

WOOD Federal Solutions is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) (Mid or Senior) to support a large, distributed mission environment in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will shape security requirements, assess threats, and enforce RMF controls across system engineering, testing, and operations teams.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in security architecture, RMF, vulnerability testing, and information assurance, with strong communication to explain tradeoffs and

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 years of ISSE experience on a large technical program.
• Experience applying Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Hands-on vulnerability testing experience using customer tools.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills; ability to explain tradeoffs.

Responsibilities

• Validate and verify system security requirements and designs for large-scale systems.
• Lead RMF activities, risk analysis, and security planning across programs.
• Collaborate with system engineers, testers, and program leadership on security issues.
• Conduct security verification testing and enforce information security policies.
• Audit and enforce security configurations and participate in continuous monitoring.
• Plan and participate in agile program activities with cross-functional teams.

Skills

RMF experience

Vulnerability testing

Security policy

Network security

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/IA/IS Engineering)

DoD 8570 IASAE Level 2/3

ISSEP Certification

CISSP Certification

Tools

Nessus

NMAP

Wireshark

Job description

WOOD Federal Solutions is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) (Mid or Senior) to support a large, distributed mission environment in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will shape security requirements, assess threats, and enforce RMF controls across system engineering, testing, and operations teams.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in security architecture, RMF, vulnerability testing, and information assurance, with strong communication to explain tradeoffs and