Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE 3) TS/SCI - FS Poly

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE), Level III

Location: Hanover, MD - onsite only - No remote work offered

Security Requirement: Active TS/SCI clearance with full scope polygraph

Certification Requirement: ISSEP & CISSP 

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to join our dynamic team. Candidates with the following past performance will be a strong fit for this role. Provide critical support to the customer in designing, implementing, and/or integrating Cybersecurity and security systems and system components including those for networking, computing, enclave environments to include those with multiple enclaves and with differing data protection/classification requirements. Perform, or review, technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Cybersecurity standards and regulations, and recommend mitigation strategies. Contribute to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification and awareness activities for system and networking operations. Review certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation, provide feedback on completeness and compliance of its content.  Support security authorization activities in compliance with NISCAP, DoD RMF, NIST RMF, and prescribed business processes for security engineering. An Active TS/SCI with full scope poly and IASAE Level III certifications are required. Only applicants who possess the required security clearance and certifications will be considered.

Brief Outline of Responsibilities:

·      Participate as the primary security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and/or integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.

·      Apply knowledge of Cybersecurity policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.

·      Participate as the primary security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and/or integration of Cybersecurity architectures, systems, or systems components.

·      Support the customer in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.

·      Support security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management.

·      Identify overall security requirements for the proper handling of data.

·      Perform system or network designs that encompass multiple enclaves, to include those with differing data protection/classification requirements.

·      Recommend system-level solutions to resolve security requirements.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

·      Twenty (20) years’ experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts similar in scope, type, and complexity to include recent experience within the last five (5) years with Cybersecurity principles and technology, including access/control, authorization, identification and authentication, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), network and enterprise security architecture.

·      Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, ISSE, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, four (4) additional years of ISSE experience may be substituted for a total of twenty-four (24) years.

·      A Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, ISSE, or related discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to eighteen (18) years’ experience.

·      Knowledge of Federal, NSA, IC, and DoD Information Security regulations, publications, and policy                                                              

·      DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level 3 is required. Both Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) and CISSP Certifications are required.

About SECON-DELTA 

At SECON-DELTA , we understand the unique challenges faced by government agencies in protecting their sensitive data and infrastructure. Our team of seasoned experts, armed with extensive knowledge and experience, stands ready to provide security solutions tailored specifically to our customer’s requirements. SECON-DELTA is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that strives to become the provider of choice within the government and commercial sectors by leading the development, testing, integration, operations and data analytics of our customer-based mission systems. 

If you bring the unique experience and expertise we’re looking for and are excited to commit your time and energy to building a strong team with us, we invite you to submit your resume. In return, here’s what you can expect as a valued member of our team.

What we Offer

SECON-DELTA offers competitive salary and benefits packages that best suit your needs.

·      Over 5 weeks of paid leave – 3 weeks personal leave, 11 paid holidays, & 2 floating holidays

·      Company 401(k) contribution vested on day one

·      $3,000 annual professional development/tuition

·      100% company funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

·      Group medical insurance that are FSA/HSA compatible with partial company contribution

·      Group dental & vision insurance 

·      100% company funded Life, LTD, STD

·      Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

·      Monthly company lunches and other team events

Want to join our growing team?

We look forward to connecting with you! If this opportunity aligns with your experience and goals, please send us your resume to View email address on ziprecruiter.com and someone from our team will be in touch to discuss next steps. Please note an Active TS/SCI with full scope poly and IASAE Level III certifications are required. Only candidates with the correct security clearance and certifications will be reviewed.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.