Cleared Information Systems Security Engineer (4659)

Overview

Cleared Information Systems Security Engineer (4659) at SMX, Washington, DC. SMX is hiring Information Systems Security Engineers to support a Law Enforcement OCIO's organization to provide Information Security as a Service across cybersecurity stakeholders. This position is on site in Washington, DC and requires an active Top-Secret clearance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify information protection needs for an IS and Network Environment
• Define IS and Network Environment security requirements in accordance with applicable cybersecurity requirements
• Design security architectures for use within the IS and Network Environment
• Design and develop cybersecurity-enabled products for use within an IS and Network Environment
• Integrate and/or implement security with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) for use within an IS and Network Environment
• Develop and implement security designs for new or existing network system(s). Ensure that the design of hardware, operating systems, and software applications adequately address cybersecurity requirements for the IS and Network Environment
• Design, develop, and implement network security measures that provide confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation
• Design, develop, and implement specific cybersecurity countermeasures for the IS and Network Environment
• Develop interface specifications for the IS and Network Environment
• Develop approaches to mitigate IS and Network Environment vulnerabilities and recommend changes to network or network system components as needed
• Ensure that network system(s) designs support the incorporation of FBI directed cybersecurity vulnerability solutions

Required Skills & Experience

• Familiarity with the use and operation of security tools including Tenable Nessus and/or Security Center, IBM Guardium, HP Weblnspect, Network Mapper (NMAP), and/or similar applications.
• Hold at least one of the following certifications: CISSP (or Associate), CASP CE, CSSLP, CISSP-ISSEP, or CISSP-ISSAP to meet the ISSE-2 (DOD 8570) requirement for this position.
• Active Top-Secret security clearance

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting a federal law enforcement agency

Application Details

Application Deadline: 10-31-2025

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$114,600—$192,500 USD

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.