Information Systems Security Engineer; ISSE

About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy.

Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.;
San Diego;
Ft. Walton Beach, Florida;
Ann Arbor, Michigan;
London;
Stuttgart;
Munich;
Stockholm;
Bangalore;
Seoul; and Tokyo.

We are an in‑office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments.

We are seeking a highly skilled Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to oversee and maintain the security of our information systems. The ISSE will take ownership of the security posture, engineering, and compliance of our classified information systems. The successful candidate will be a key technical resource, responsible for ensuring all systems meet stringent federal and Department of Defense (DoD) security standards, with a focus on Special Access Program (SAP) environments.

A Secret Clearance (minimum) is required.

• Implement and maintain security controls as directed by the Information System Security Manager (ISSM)
• Directly support engineers for deployments onto customer systems
• Serve as the primary liaison with Government agencies for security matters and authorization processes
• Coordinate with external auditors and assessors during security evaluations and audits
• Perform regular vulnerability scanning, security assessments, and compliance checks to ensure system security
• Monitor system logs, investigate potential security incidents, and implement remediation measures
• Conduct security impact analyses for system changes and assist in developing security documentation
• Provide direct security support to project teams and customers
• Facilitate routine security awareness training
• Perform user access reviews and manage access control implementation to maintain system integrity

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field
• A minimum of 5 years of hands‑on security experience in Government contracting environments
• DoD 8140/8570 IAM level II (Security+ Certification, condition of employment)
• Proven experience implementing NIST 800‑171 security controls
• Proven experience implementing NIST 800‑53 security controls and preparing ATO packages
• Strong understanding of network security principles, system hardening techniques, and vulnerability management
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools and security logging/monitoring
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills

• Willing to travel for company business as company/customer requires (approximately 10%)

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have an active DoD security clearance (minimum Secret, preferably Top Secret)

• CISSP certification
• Experience with AWS Gov Cloud
• Experience with cloud security tools (e.g. Wiz)
• Familiarity with cloud security best practices and controls (FedRAMP)
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks and compliance standards
• Scripting skills

Compensation for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health,…