Principal ISSO Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description
ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED
Do you like to tackle complex software challenges?

Step to the front lines of cyber defense and become the primary security steward for a high-priority, mission-critical malware analysis program! We are looking for a Principal ISSO Systems Engineer who shares our drive to push boundaries and safeguard high-impact systems.

In this role, you will support a highly driven engineering team to sustain and develop next-generation mission capabilities in a challenging, dynamic environment. You will be responsible for ensuring assigned systems remain fully compliant with federal, DoD, and agency security requirements throughout their entire lifecycle. If you excel at developing robust security documentation, coordinating certification and accreditation activities, and acting as the vital link between technical teams and senior government officials, then this role is for you.

Location Work Environment

• Primary Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
• Work Style: On-site

Compensation Benefits

The annual base salary range for this role is $218,000 - $258,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered may vary based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.

, Required Skills

• Clearance: Active Fully-Cleared with Poly
• Compliance Certification: Active DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level 1 certification or higher.
• SSP Management: Expert experience creating, updating, and maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs).
• System Accreditation: Proven background in managing system compliance, executing certifications, and guiding platforms through the SSP re-accreditation lifecycle.
• Security Assessments: Direct experience providing STE/STN compliance support.
• Technical Liaison: Strong communication skills to effectively bridge gaps between technical engineers, system owners, and senior government officials.

Education Experience

• Degree Experience Tracks:

  • Bachelor’s Degree: In a Qualified Engineering Field* or a related discipline plus twenty (20) years of systems engineering experience.

  • High School Diploma / GED: Twenty-four (24) years of general systems engineering experience.

  • Master’s Degree: In a Qualified Engineering Field* or a related discipline plus eighteen (18) years of systems engineering experience.

  • PhD: In a Qualified Engineering Field* or a related discipline plus eighteen (18) years of systems engineering experience.

*Qualified Engineering Fields include: Aeronautics, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Nuclear, Software, Systems, and Engineering Management.

Related Disciplines include: Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, and Physics.

, Desired Skills

• Experience navigating risk management frameworks within advanced malware analysis programs.

• Familiarity with engineering architectures that utilize automated dataflows or microservices.

• Knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools, remediation tracking, and proactive risk mitigation tactics.

, About Nyla Technology Solutions

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.

If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla’s team,

Taking Care of All of You

Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package. And through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle.

The Nyla FLEX benefit program is designed to offer you flexibility in the 3 biggest areas of your life: your pay, your leave, and your schedule.

PAY - Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you’re at the company. You have the flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours, opt out of other Nyla benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract* (over 40 hrs/week). There’s even an option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract!

LEAVE - Want to spend more time with the family? Want more time to travel the world? You can BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave. That’s up to 240 hours of leave plus 11 holidays! That’s not even including paid anniversary leave!

SCHEDULE - Does the traditional 40-hour workweek no longer fit your lifestyle? With Nyla FLEX, you have the freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying the top-notch Nyla benefits you know and love. It's flexibility that works for you without compromising the perks!

WHAT ABOUT OTHER BENEFITS? Nyla’s health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company. We provide 10% 401k matching - with full vesting day 1! Our Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be used towards fees, tuition, or time off for your continued growth. We even have a student loan repayment program and we provide 8 hours of volunteering annually so you can support your community, making your world a better place.

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Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.