Cybersecurity Systems Engineer, ISSO, TS​/SCI ScopePolygraph Security Cle

Cybersecurity Systems Engineer, ISSO

Location:

Annapolis Junction, MD. 100% Onsite. This role requires an active TS/SCI security clearance with Full Scope Polygraph and a DoD 8570 IAT Level 1 or higher. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in an engineering or computer science discipline, or equivalent experience.

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

• Must have an active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph security clearance.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level 1 or higher required.
• Possession of a DoD 8570 IAM Level 1 or higher certification is required and will be verified as part of the interview or offer process.
• Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of additional Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Ten years of experience as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Experience to include at least one of the following areas:
  Knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation, communication protocols, and encryption techniques/tools.

Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plan, PTO, etc.

Compensation: USD 150,000 – USD 190,000 per year.

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