CareerPlan

Information Systems Security Engineer

Los Angeles, CAFull-time$150k2026-10-12 → 2026-11-10
On-siteSecurity clearance required

Core

Primary security engineer for classified Information systems, owning security engineering from architecture through Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and continuous monitoring.

Role type

Senior IC Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Builds

Next generation classified processing environments

Domain

Defense / Classified Information Systems / Cybersecurity

Required skills

System security architecture, RMF (NIST 800-37), ICD 503, vulnerability management, STIG/SRG hardening, cloud security, incident response, security policy development

Preferred skills

Military aircraft support, mission systems, CUAS, tactical communication platforms, cybersecurity test events, airworthiness, platform accreditation

Technologies

Nessus, ACAS, SCAP, Windows, Linux, Cloud platforms

Responsibilities

Design and document system security architecture for classified and unclassified Information Systems; Conduct and review security assessments, maintain system patches, risk analysis, and vulnerability scans; Evaluate proposed changes to hardware, software, and firmware for security impact; Oversee implementation and validation of STIG/SRG hardening requirements; Run and interpret vulnerability scans, triage findings, and drive remediation; Support incident response for accredited systems; Develop and interpret security policies and procedures

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC