Senior ISSE: Threat-Informed Cybersecurity Leader

Navstar Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 175,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous PTO

401K plan and Employer Match

Professional Development Assistance

Job summary

Navstar Inc. is looking for a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) based in Maryland to deliver and lead cybersecurity products. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph and possess a Bachelor of Science in a relevant field with 14+ years of experience. The role involves conducting risk assessments, supporting system security design, and engaging with stakeholders. The salary ranges from $175,000 to $230,000 with a potential hiring bonus of $10,000. Navstar offers competitive benefits including health care and professional development assistance.

Qualifications

• 14 years of experience as an Information Systems Security Engineer or System Engineer.
• Ability to work independently with little direction.
• Knowledge of, and practical experience with the NIST Special Publications 800 Series.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and provide risk mitigation recommendations.
• Support the design and operation of capabilities to mitigate threats.
• Engage stakeholders to ensure security requirements are defined.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

CISSP or CASP certification

Strong writing skills

Expertise in Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Experience with network technology and systems security

Experience with security monitoring and incident response

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JEE

SQL

Python

JAX‑R

Postgres

Job description

Navstar Inc. is looking for a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) based in Maryland to deliver and lead cybersecurity products. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph and possess a Bachelor of Science in a relevant field with 14+ years of experience. The role involves conducting risk assessments, supporting system security design, and engaging with stakeholders. The salary ranges from $175,000 to $230,000 with a potential hiring bonus of $10,000. Navstar offers competitive benefits including health care and professional development assistance.