Senior ISSO - Cyber Threat Intelligence Lead (TS/SCI)

2HB Incorporated; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

2HB Incorporated is seeking a Sr. Information Systems Security Engineer to support a government customer in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role focuses on defending critical networks through CTI initiatives and rigorous security engineering.

The candidate will conduct assessments, develop security policies, and support RMF processes. A TS/SCI/Full Scope Polygraph clearance is required, with strong Linux and cloud security skills and excellent writing and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience assessing IT architectures for security compliance with frameworks (e.g., ICD 503).
• Develop IT security policies, standards and guidance.
• Input to A&A processes and documentation such as system security design and operation procedures.
• Support authorization/accreditation testing and evaluation activities.
• Provide continuous monitoring of information systems.
• Produce security deliverables for operational systems and development projects.
• Evaluate security architectures for compliance with objectives.
• Identify, track, and mitigate system vulnerabilities.
• Understand government sector cybersecurity policies and risk frameworks.
• Proficient in Linux and cloud security (AWS/Azure).
• Communicate clearly in writing for executive and technical audiences.
• Understand information security risk assessment techniques.
• Experience with scanning tools like Nessus.
• Familiar with RMF tools (Xacta, LatteArt).
• CISSP Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess existing IT architecture for security compliance with applicable frameworks.
• Develop and update IT security policies, standards and guidance.
• Contribute to A&A process artifacts and system security design documents.
• Provide engineering support for authorization and accreditation testing activities.
• Maintain continuous monitoring for information systems.
• Create security architecture deliverables for systems under development and operation.
• Evaluate proposed security designs for adequacy against objectives.
• Develop and maintain vulnerability tracking and mitigation processes.
• Leverage government cybersecurity policies and risk assessment methodologies.
• Apply strong Linux and cloud security practices to protect systems.
• Prepare clear, concise security documentation for executives and staff.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure security across the lifecycle.

Skills

IT security assessment

Security policies

A&A documentation

Security engineering

Continuous monitoring

Security architecture deliverables

Vulnerability management

Government cybersecurity

Linux proficiency

Cloud security (AWS/Azure)

Technical writing

Communication

Risk assessment

Nessus

RMF tools (Xacta, LatteArt)

CISSP Certification

Tools

Xacta

LatteArt

Nessus

Job description

2HB Incorporated is seeking a Sr. Information Systems Security Engineer to support a government customer in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role focuses on defending critical networks through CTI initiatives and rigorous security engineering.

The candidate will conduct assessments, develop security policies, and support RMF processes. A TS/SCI/Full Scope Polygraph clearance is required, with strong Linux and cloud security skills and excellent writing and communication abilities.