Information Systems Security Engineer

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer II (ISSE II) to support the development, implementation, and assessment of enterprise cybersecurity solutions for government customers. This position is responsible for delivering information security capabilities that enable secure data flows, protect systems from unauthorized activity, and strengthen overall security posture. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in information systems security engineering, risk management, and systems administration, with the ability to support complex security architectures and mission‑critical environments.

• Design, implement, and maintain information security solutions that support secure communications and data protection requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive security assessments, vulnerability analyses, and risk evaluations across enterprise systems.
• Provide technical information assurance support for network, server, desktop, and application environments.
• Develop and recommend system‑level security solutions that address operational, compliance, and technical requirements.
• Support security planning, assessment, accreditation, and risk management activities throughout the system lifecycle.
• Design secure architectures spanning multiple security enclaves and varying data classification levels.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining trusted relationships among interconnected systems, networks, and external architectures.
• Provide systems administration expertise in support of secure enterprise environments.
• Collaborate with customer stakeholders to ensure security requirements are effectively integrated into system designs and implementations.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • Four (4) additional years of ISSE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of fourteen (14) years of experience as an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE).
• Active CISSP certification.
• Experience providing system administration support, security planning, security assessments, risk analysis, and risk management.
• Ability to support shift work, including weekend support, as required.
• Experience developing system or network designs that support multiple enclaves with varying protection and classification requirements.
• Experience recommending and implementing security‑focused technical solutions to address system administration and cybersecurity challenges.
• Ability to support the design and implementation of trusted relationships between external systems and architectures.

• Extensive knowledge of enterprise network, server, endpoint, and application security concepts.
• Experience supporting large‑scale information assurance and cybersecurity programs.
• Strong understanding of secure architecture design, multi‑enclave environments, and cross‑domain solutions.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management, security engineering, and risk mitigation best practices.
• Experience supporting system accreditation, compliance, and governance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering and operations teams.

• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• Certification Requirements:
  • CISS…