Information System Security Engineer

Information System Security Engineer

A growing cybersecurity firm is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer to support the security of federal cloud and enterprise systems. This is a hybrid role based in Washington, DC, focused on cloud security engineering, secure architecture, and integrating security throughout the system lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security controls across Azure, AWS, and enterprise environments.
• Assess cloud architectures, networking, firewalls, and security configurations.
• Integrate security requirements across applications, infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Conduct security impact assessments and threat modeling.
• Support ISSOs with authorization and accreditation activities.
• Apply security best practices across DevSecOps, containers, and Infrastructure as Code.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of cybersecurity experience, including 2+ years of ISSE experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience with Azure or AWS cloud security and networking.
• Experience with application security, DevSecOps, and threat modeling.
• Knowledge of NIST RMF, FedRAMP, and related federal security frameworks.
• CISSP or equivalent and CCSP certification.
• Currently hold a Public Trust or have the ability to obtain one.
• Ability to work onsite 3 days per week in Washington, DC.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Specialization

• DevSecOps
• Cybersecurity