Senior ISSE: Space Systems Security Engineer (TS/SCI)

VT Group (VTG); Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) is seeking Information System Security Engineers (ISSEs) in Chantilly, VA. These roles depend on contract award and require TS/SCI with Poly.

The position focuses on IS security engineering across the lifecycle, integrating protection requirements into acquisitions and development, and coordinating with A&A teams. Space system experience is required, with IASAE-level responsibilities and reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, INFOSEC, information management, or computer science.
• Experience aligned with IAM certifications (CAP, GSLC, CISSP or CCISO).
• Knowledge of ICD 503 and government certification and accreditation processes.
• Experience across networks, components, protocols, and COTS/GOTS tech.
• Experience with virtualized environments (VMware, Xen, Hyper-V) and SW engineering.

Responsibilities

• Conduct IS security engineering activities throughout the lifecycle.
• Capture and refine information protection requirements for acquisitions and development.
• Integrate security functional requirements into acquisition lifecycle phases and documents.
• Adopt best practices for security controls and secure coding; coordinate with A&A stakeholders.
• Participate in space system reviews and national security steering activities as needed.
• Leverage IASAE experience for space system integration and protection needs.

Skills

ISSE lifecycle

Security engineering

Security controls

Acquisitions integration

Space System experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering/INFOSEC/computer science

IAM Level I/II/III Certification

CAP

GSLC

Sec+

CISM

CASP

CISSP

CCISO

Tools

Virtualization platforms

Windows/Linux/Unix

Job description

VT Group (VTG) is seeking Information System Security Engineers (ISSEs) in Chantilly, VA. These roles depend on contract award and require TS/SCI with Poly.

The position focuses on IS security engineering across the lifecycle, integrating protection requirements into acquisitions and development, and coordinating with A&A teams. Space system experience is required, with IASAE-level responsibilities and reviews.