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ISSE/Systems Security Engineer

USAFull-time$110,000–$130,0002026-10-09 → 2026-10-13
Based in United StatesUnited States citizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Develop, interpret, and maintain cybersecurity policies, system governance documents, and information assurance guidance to meet DoD, Navy, and program requirements.

Role type

Senior ISSE/Systems Security Engineer

Builds

Cybersecurity policies, governance documents, risk assessments, and compliance artifacts

Domain

Defense (DoD/Navy) Information Assurance

Required skills

DoD security and information assurance requirements, DISA STIGs, UNIX system administration, Windows system administration, DoD Ports/Protocols/Services (PPS), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), DoD IAVM policies, security assessment tools (Nessus), vulnerability tracking, control-effectiveness validation, automation for configuration validation and compliance reporting, RMF planning, risk analysis

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

Nessus, UNIX, Windows

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies and information assurance guidance; Support continuous monitoring through log analysis and vulnerability tracking; Design and refine cybersecurity processes; Identify and implement automation for security workflows; Communicate technical information to engineering teams and stakeholders; Serve as liaison between engineering teams and cybersecurity authorities; Prepare PIT designation requests, risk assessments, and RMF plans; Conduct host and network vulnerability assessments; Collaborate with system owners and developers to promote secure system design