Cybersecurity Systems Engineer ISSO TSSCI Scope Polygraph Security C

Cybersecurity Systems Engineer, ISSO (TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph, Active)

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer, ISSO for a fantastic opportunity in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role plays a key part in securing complex systems, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks, and protecting sensitive information.

• Serve as Information Systems Security Approval Authority for systems under your control.
• Provide technical and compliance support for the organization’s Information Assurance program.
• Plan, coordinate, and enforce IT security programs across various systems and projects.
• Maintain the operational security posture for mission‑critical information systems.
• Develop and enforce information system security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Support day‑to‑day security operations, including system monitoring and incident response.
• Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments to support system certification and accreditation (C&A).
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet requirements for handling classified data.
• Manage system configuration, changes, and security impact assessments.
• Prepare and review key documentation including System Security Plans (SSP), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification & Accreditation (C&A) Packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs).

• Active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph security clearance.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level 1 or higher required.
• DoD 8570 IAM Level 1 or higher certification (verified during interview or offer).
• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited institution; 5 years of additional Systems Engineering experience may substitute a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 10 years experience as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity, including knowledge of security tools, hardware/software security implementation, communication protocols, and encryption techniques/tools.

Medical insurance, retirement plan, PTO, and additional benefits.

$150,000 per year.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.