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The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) is responsible for conducting and reviewing technical security assessments across computing environments to identify vulnerabilities, ensure compliance with Information Assurance (IA) standards, and recommend effective mitigation strategies. This role defines, validates, and verifies system security requirements and contributes to the design and integration of secure architectures across networking, computing, and multi‑enclave environments. The ISSE embeds IA principles into deployed systems, collaborates with architects and developers to apply consistent security solutions, and supports the planning, assessment, and authorization of secure systems in accordance with NSA/CSS, DoD, and NIST Risk Management Framework processes.
Job Responsibility:
Serve as the lead security engineering representative on teams responsible for designing, developing, implementing, evaluating, and integrating secure networking, computing, and enclave solutions
Apply detailed knowledge of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and organizational structures to develop and implement secure architectures
Collaborate with customers and project team members to ensure alignment and transparency throughout system development
Support the development and enforcement of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures
Conduct security planning activities, including assessments, risk analyses, mitigation planning, and risk management
Define overarching security requirements for the handling and protection of government data
Develop or review network and system designs involving multiple enclaves with varying classification or data‑protection requirements
Recommend and implement system‑level solutions to address security requirements
Contribute to lifecycle security engineering activities, including design, integration, risk management, intrusion detection, contingency planning, configuration and change management, auditing, and compliance
Review certification and accreditation documentation for completeness and compliance
Support security authorization processes aligned with NISCAP, DIACAP, and NIST RMF standards
Requirements:
20 years of ISSE experience supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity within the Federal Government
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants
DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE III is required both Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) and CISSP certifications are required
This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph
All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph
A Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a related field may substitute for 2 years of experience
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a related discipline is required
Four additional years of ISSE experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement
What we offer:
Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options
Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP
Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
PTO + Leave: Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs
Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided
Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition
Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you
Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line
Referral Bonus Program: Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team