Senior ISSE: Security Architecture, RMF & Risk Champion

WOOD Federal Solutions; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

WOOD Federal Solutions is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) in Annapolis Junction, MD, to support a large mission environment. The role spans security architecture, RMF, vulnerability testing, risk assessment, and policy enforcement across distributed systems.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in security design, RMF, and information assurance, with strong communication skills to influence decisions in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of ISSE experience on large programs.
• Hands-on vulnerability testing using standard tools (Nessus, NMAP, Wireshark).
• Experience applying Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Knowledge of security policy formulation and IT security controls.
• Strong verbal and written communication; team and independent work.

Responsibilities

• Validate and establish system security designs for large-scale networks.
• Lead RMF activities, risk analysis, and security assessments.
• Collaborate with system engineers and program leaders on security issues.
• Evaluate security architectures and implement enhancements.
• Perform security verification testing and continuous monitoring.

Skills

ISSE experience

Vulnerability testing

RMF expertise

Security architecture

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Information Assurance

Tools

Nessus

NMAP

Wireshark

Job description

WOOD Federal Solutions is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) in Annapolis Junction, MD, to support a large mission environment. The role spans security architecture, RMF, vulnerability testing, risk assessment, and policy enforcement across distributed systems.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in security design, RMF, and information assurance, with strong communication skills to influence decisions in a fast-moving environment.