Information Systems Security Engineer/IT Systems Eng
Core
Lead classified information security and manage IT infrastructure for research operations at a university institute, ensuring compliance with federal regulations for Secret and Top-Secret data.
Role type
Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) / IT Systems Engineer
Builds
Secure classified and unclassified research environments, compliant security documentation, and robust IT infrastructure
Domain
National Security / Classified Information Systems / Higher Education Research
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CMMC compliance, NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, classified system installation and maintenance, ISSO responsibilities, security policy development, infrastructure management
Preferred skills
Experience in higher education or research-focused academic environments, CISSP certification
Technologies
CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, A365, classified network connections
Responsibilities
Align technology and cybersecurity practices with research goals and classified processing requirements, establish and maintain organizational security policies, install and operate classified IT systems and infrastructure, coordinate classified user accounts, support day-to-day management of servers, networks, and data centers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight