Senior Information Systems Security Engineer

Senior Information Systems Security Engineer

Clarksburg, WV

Tygart is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer to support a DOJ office in Clarksburg, WV. The ideal candidate must possess a current Top‑Secret clearance.

The Senior Information Systems Security Engineer will be responsible for briefing diverse audiences on technical matters and conveying information clearly and concisely. This role requires experience preparing written reports and oral presentations for designed projects, tailored for presentation to a variety of individuals within and outside the organization.

Job Description

• Demonstrated ability to brief diverse audiences on technical matters and convey information clearly and concisely
• Experience preparing written reports and oral presentations for designed projects for presentation to a variety of individuals within and outside the organization
• Expert-level understanding of Cloud Security Providers (CSP) and secure engineering and design of cloud-based solutions via automation
• Experience and working knowledge of security for cloud technologies and services, specifically AWS and Microsoft Azure
• Expert-level experience and knowledge of government security standards and industry best practices, including the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST security and privacy controls
• Experience conducting industry research to create detailed reports, whitepapers, and technical comparisons
• Working knowledge of agile development methodology, specifically including:
  • Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
  • Lean systems development
  • Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) methodology
• Significant hands‑on experience implementing, operating, and maintaining infrastructure and applications
• Experience working within diverse teams of architects, developers, and integrators
• Experience leading or co‑leading technology projects with enterprise dependencies
• Experience developing, maintaining, and revising policies and guidelines relating to information security
• A minimum of 10 years of experience (required)
• Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance (required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Cloud Certification

Why Join Tygart Technology?

At Tygart Technology, we value innovation, integrity, and technical excellence. You'll join a team of dedicated professionals who deliver mission‑critical solutions to our government partners. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career while supporting impactful work.

Tygart Technology is a premier professional services and software development organization providing a broad range of Information Technology (IT) services to public and commercial sector customers. Founded in 1992, Tygart's customer‑first mindset and agile development methodology have led to our continued success. Tygart supports the Department of Defense, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Intelligence Community, Federal Election Commission, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, and various other Federal and State organizations and maintains offices in West Virginia and Northern Virginia.

Tygart Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment decisions based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment where all individuals are respected and their contributions are valued.

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