Information Systems Security Engineer; ISSE
Listed on 2026-07-26
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, Information Security & Data Protection
Mission Context
LV8D Solutions supports national security space and intelligence customers delivering next-generation sensing and exploitation capabilities. The role of Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)
* is responsible for conducting information systems security engineer activities throughout the lifecycle.
LV8D Solutions supports national security space and intelligence customers delivering next-generation sensing and exploitation capabilities. The role of Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)
* is responsible for conducting information systems security engineer activities throughout the lifecycle.
LV8D Solutions is seeking an ISSE to capture and refine information protection requirements to ensure their integration into information systems acquisitions and information system development through purposeful security design or configuration. Interested candidates must be knowledgeable of best practices when implementing security controls including software engineering methodologies, security engineering methodologies, security engineering principles, and secure coding techniques and coordinate activities with Assessment and Authorization (A&A) stakeholders.
Additionally, interested candidates need to thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment; are highly motivated and not afraid to take on uncharted territory; possess strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; and be able to prioritize their time to be effective in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for conducting Information System (IS) security engineering activities throughout the system development/acquisition life cycles
- Responsible for capturing and refining information protection requirements to ensure their integration into IS acquisitions and IS development through purposeful security design or configuration
- Integrates security functional requirements into existing acquisition lifecycle phases, milestones, and deliverables using systems engineering principles and methodologies.
- Coordinates activities with A & A stake-holders and shall be knowledgeable of Analytics/Metrics tools to identify trends and patterns across the Enterprise
- Knowledge of and experience with ICD 503 and the Government's certification and accreditation process
- Proficient with networks, computer components, system protocols, and COTs technology
- Knowledge of system methodologies including: client/server, web hosting, web content servers, policy servers, directory servers, firewalls, WAN, MAN, LAN, switches, and routers
- Expertise in software integration of COTS and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) products
- Education relevant to computer engineering, information security, information management, and/or computer science
- Experience in technical project management
- Technical experience in configuring and supporting, at minimum, Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac OS
- Technical experience in configuring and supporting, at minimum, VMware, Xen, Hyper V
- Technical experience in software engineering, program design and implementation, configuration management, system maintenance, integration testing, and information system engineering
- High school's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience, or Associate's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience
Must have one of the following IAT Level III Certification:
- CISSP
- CASP
- CISA
- GCED
- GCIH
- U.S. Citizenship
- Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
- Active Counterintelligence (CI) or Full Scope (FS) Polygraph
- On-site work in a government or contractor facility
- Occasional travel (up to 10%)
- This position is dependent on a contract seat being awarded
LV8D Solutions is an elite Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) company that delivers advanced systems engineering, integration, acquisition, mission operations, network communications, and cybersecurity support to our defense and intelligence customers. Founded in 2019, we apply our deep technical expertise, understanding, and mission-first mindset to design, acquire, and implement complex, high-impact solutions for our Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of War (DoW) customers.
We specialize in every aspect of our customers' space and ground mission systems while offering exceptional work-life balance and an exemplary compensation and total rewards package designed to recruit, train, and retain top talent and committed to national defense and career growth.
LV8D Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.
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