Senior ISSE & Systems Security Engineer (RDTE)

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking an ISSE / Systems Security Engineer (RDTE) to support a government program’s IA/assurance mission in Dahlgren, VA. The candidate will ensure secure system design, compliance, and continuous monitoring across RDTE environments, coordinating with Code 104 teams and ISSMs.

The role requires five or more years of relevant experience, DoD security/IA knowledge (DoDI 8500.2, STIG), and DoD 8570 IAM II certification; UNIX/Windows administration and Nessus experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of relevant experience required.
• Knowledge of DoD security and IA requirements (DoDI 8500.2, DISA STIG).
• DoD 8570 Information Assurance Management Level II certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies and IA guidance for compliance.
• Support continuous monitoring: log analysis, vulnerability tracking, and risk posture visibility.
• Design repeatable cybersecurity processes to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
• Identify automation opportunities for configuration validation, reporting, and tests.
• Produce clear, concise documentation, briefings, and risk analyses for leadership.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

DoD IA knowledge

RMF

Communication skills

Team collaboration

DoD 8570 IAM II

PPS/PKI/IAVM knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

BA degree

Tools

UNIX

Windows

Nessus

Job description

Bowhead is seeking an ISSE / Systems Security Engineer (RDTE) to support a government program’s IA/assurance mission in Dahlgren, VA. The candidate will ensure secure system design, compliance, and continuous monitoring across RDTE environments, coordinating with Code 104 teams and ISSMs.

The role requires five or more years of relevant experience, DoD security/IA knowledge (DoDI 8500.2, STIG), and DoD 8570 IAM II certification; UNIX/Windows administration and Nessus experience are expected.