Sr. UC Network Engineer- Secret

Zachary Piper Solutions; Morrisville, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks a Sr. ISSO-TS/SCI FS Poly for a Morrisville, NC-based cloud and technology organization. The role focuses on planning and coordinating A&A activities per ICD 503, with RMF and CNSSI compliance across DoD and IC policies.

The candidate will manage security documentation, monitor controls, and serve as the primary liaison with government security personnel, ensuring ongoing compliance throughout the system lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree or 5 years of alternate relevant experience.
• Experience with ICD 503, NIST RMF, CNSSI and DoD/IC cyber requirements.
• Experience implementing STIGs and system accreditation processes.
• Knowledge of Windows/Linux/Unix, AWS, and network tech.

Responsibilities

• Serve as ISSO and coordinate A&A activities across the system lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain SSPs, security assessments, and POA&Ms.
• Monitor security controls across multiple environments and support remediation.
• Lead liaison with government security representatives and auditors.

Skills

Security compliance

A&A coordination

RMF

Cloud security

Security monitoring

Executive briefings

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer information systems or related field

Tools

TenableSC

HBSS

Splunk

ServiceNow

EMASS

Job description

Piper Companies is hiring a Sr. ISSO-TS/SCI FS Poly for a Cloud and Technology company located in Morrisville, NC. The Sr. ISSO-TS/SCI FS Poly will plan, manage, coordinate and provide support to various programs to ensure that the completion of all Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities per ICD 503, NISTs, CNSSI and other DoD and/or Intelligence Community policies.

Sr. ISSO-TS/SCI FS Poly role is an onsite position located in Morrisville, NC.

Responsibilities of the Sr. ISSO-TS/SCI FS Poly Include:

• Serve as the Information System Security Officer (ISSO), partnering with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to ensure compliance with Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and federal cybersecurity requirements across classified information systems.
• Lead and coordinate Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities throughout the system lifecycle in accordance with ICD 503, NIST, CNSSI, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and other applicable government security policies and directives.
• Collaborate with program managers and technical teams to define security requirements for new and existing information systems, ensuring security controls are incorporated into system design, implementation, and operational processes.
• Develop, maintain, and manage security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), security assessments, authorization packages, compliance artifacts, and supporting records required for system accreditation and authorization.
• Monitor and evaluate technical security controls across Windows, Linux, Unix, cloud, and network environments to ensure ongoing compliance, identify vulnerabilities, and support remediation activities in accordance with established security standards.
• Maintain continuous monitoring (CONMON) activities for authorized systems by conducting security audits, vulnerability scans, compliance reviews, risk assessments, security briefings, and periodic updates to system security documentation.
• Serve as the primary security liaison with government security representatives, auditors, and stakeholders during authorization efforts, annual reviews, inspections, and compliance audits, ensuring all authorized systems remain compliant throughout their operational lifecycle.

Qualifications of the Sr. ISSO-TS/SCI FS Poly include:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph; ability to work onsite five days per week in Research Triangle Park (RTP) and travel periodically to other locations for 1-3 days as needed. Clearance originating from an Intelligence Community or Maryland-based customer environment is highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in computer information systems, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline, or an additional five years of relevant technical experience in lieu of a degree, with a minimum of 5 years of experience serving as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO).
• In-depth knowledge of Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503, NIST SP 800-53, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and DoD cybersecurity requirements, including compliance with DoD 8140 Manual Intermediate Foundational Qualification standards.
• Strong experience implementing and maintaining DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), managing system accreditation activities, maintaining Systems of Record such as EMASS and ServiceNow (SNOW), and developing, tracking, and submitting Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Advanced knowledge of Windows, Unix, Linux, AWS, and enterprise system and network technologies, with the ability to assess security controls, identify vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance across complex operational environments.
• Hands-on experience with cybersecurity and compliance monitoring tools including Tenable Security Center, HBSS, Splunk, and related security technologies used to support continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, and audit readiness.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, project management, and communication skills, including experience developing and presenting executive briefings, executing detailed implementation plans, working independently in customer-facing environments, and maintaining professional certifications such as CISSP, Security+, CASP, CCNA, or equivalent industry credentials.

Compensation for the Sr. ISSO-TS/SCI FS Poly include:

• $130,000-$175,000
• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law

Keywords: Sr. ISSO, information systems security officer, TS/FCI

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This job opens for applications on 8/21/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.