Information Security Systems Engineer - VA - Information Technology - Analysts

Information Security Systems Engineer - VA - Information Technology

Job  Ashburn, Virginia Job Type: Contract Added - 10/27/25

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring an Information Security Systems Engineer.

Position Type:
Full Time Contract, Contract to hire

Duration: 06-12 Months

As an Information Security Systems Engineer, you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). throughout the System Development Lifecycle.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the area of AT.
• Assess systems for Critical Program Information (CPI).
• Conduct trade studies and develop AT requirements.
• Assess threats via attack/countermeasure analysis.
• Conduct Verification and Validation activities.
• Use DoD 5200.39 for the identification and protection of CPI.
• Engineer trustworthy and secure systems in accordance with NIST 800‑160.
• Develop and implement comprehensive Program Protection Plans (PPP) to safeguard critical program information (CPI) and technologies.
• Draft Program Protection Plans (PPPs), Cybersecurity Strategies, Security Classification Guides (SCGs), and AT Plans.
• Interact with customer, internal program team, and leadership the needs.
• Assess security and privacy controls in embedded systems using NIST 800‑53.
• Utilize Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation and authorization (A&A) processes to include RMF steps 1‑4 (categorization, controls selection, control implementation, security assessment) and standard body of evidence (BoE) package development.
• A&A package processing.
• RMF accreditation of Platform IT (PIT) systems.
• Provide DoD software selection and approval processes for COTS, GOTS and FOSS.
• Work is to be accomplished 100% onsite, in a lab environment.

Location:
Ashburn Virginia (Onsite)

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum of Collateral Secret security clearance required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD 8140 certification (or NIST 800‑181), appropriate for the position within 6‑months of start.
• Prior or current experience with the development and implementation of  the protection of CPI throughout the System Development Lifecycle.

• Experience in configuration and use of cyber defence and vulnerability assessment tools such as ACAS and SCC.
• NSA Type 1 Certification of cryptographic high assurance devices.
• Experience with NSA High Assurance products and IASRD and SERD requirements.
• Professional experience with RMF (Risk Management Framework) in embedded systems.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance is highly desired.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW.

Thank you!

Alok Mishra

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Pay Range*: $125-$135 per hour

* Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following:
Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre‑paid legal &  protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic…