Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) – TS/SCI Full Scope Poly – Annapolis Junction, MD

Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) – TS/SCI Full Scope Poly

📍 Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
🏢 Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🔒 Security Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (NSA Preferred)
🇺🇸 Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Required
🎓 Certification Required: DoD 8570/8140 IASAE Level II Compliant Certification
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available
💰 Compensation: $100,000 – $200,000 Base Salary

Overview

A leading government technology contractor is seeking Information System Security Engineers (ISSEs) to support mission-critical classified government programs.

This role focuses on integrating cybersecurity engineering principles throughout the entire system lifecycle, including system design, implementation, accreditation, continuous monitoring, and sustainment. The ISSE will play a critical role in Risk Management Framework (RMF) execution, Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities, security control validation, and ongoing cybersecurity compliance.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of cybersecurity engineering, RMF expertise, technical security assessment experience, and security architecture knowledge within highly secure classified environments.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

• Support the full RMF lifecycle for classified information systems.

• Develop and maintain RMF documentation and security artifacts.

• Assist with Authority to Operate (ATO) activities and sustainment.

• Support Assessment & Authorization (A&A) efforts.

• Maintain body-of-evidence packages for accreditation activities.

Security Engineering

• Implement and validate security controls.

• Perform Security Control Traceability and technical validation.

• Support system boundary definition and security architecture development.

• Conduct technical security assessments and risk analysis.

• Recommend security improvements and mitigation strategies.

Compliance & Continuous Monitoring

• Participate in Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) activities.

• Conduct compliance assessments and security reviews.

• Analyze vulnerability scan results and remediation efforts.

• Verify remediation effectiveness and identify false positives.

• Ensure ongoing compliance with cybersecurity requirements.

Vulnerability Management & Hardening

• Support vulnerability management programs.

• Implement and validate STIG compliance.

• Support patch validation and security compliance efforts.

• Assist with system hardening initiatives.

• Coordinate remediation activities with technical teams.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with:

• ISSOs

• ISSMs

• Security Control Assessors (SCAs)

• System Owners

• System Administrators

• Support accreditation, compliance, and cybersecurity engineering efforts across mission systems.

Required Qualifications

Security Requirements

✔ Active TS/SCI Clearance

✔ Active Full Scope Polygraph (NSA Preferred)

✔ U.S. Citizenship Required

Certification Requirement

✔ DoD 8570/8140 IASAE Level II Compliant Certification

Examples include:

• CISSP

• CASP+

• CCSP

• CSSLP

Cybersecurity & RMF Experience

Strong experience with:

• Risk Management Framework (RMF)

• Assessment & Authorization (A&A)

• Authority to Operate (ATO)

• Security Control Implementation

• Security Control Validation

• Continuous Monitoring (ConMon)

NIST Knowledge

Strong familiarity with:

• NIST SP 800-37

• NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 3 and/or Rev. 5

• Security Control Frameworks

• RMF Compliance Processes

RMF & Compliance Tools

Experience with one or more of:

• LATTEART

• XACTA

• BISCOTTI

• WATCHCAT

• STE

Additional experience with:

• Compliance scanning tools

• Configuration assessment tools

• Vulnerability management platforms

Core ISSE Skill Areas

Security Engineering

• Security Control Implementation

• Security Control Validation

• Security Architecture Support

• System Boundary Definition

Compliance & Accreditation

• Assessment & Authorization (A&A)

• RMF Artifact Development

• Accreditation Package Support

• Body of Evidence Management

Vulnerability Management

• Vulnerability Analysis

• Remediation Tracking

• Patch Validation

• STIG Compliance

• Security Hardening

Risk Management

• Technical Risk Analysis

• Compliance Validation

• Continuous Monitoring (ConMon)

• Security Assessment Support

Preferred Qualifications

Government & Classified Environment Experience

• Classified Government cybersecurity programs.

• Large-scale enterprise systems.

• Mission-critical environments.

Technical Infrastructure Exposure

Experience supporting:

• Enterprise Linux environments

• Network infrastructure

• Cloud environments

Stakeholder Coordination

Experience collaborating with:

• ISSOs

• ISSMs

• Security Control Assessors

• System Owners

• Engineering Teams

Must-Have Requirements

Clearance

✅ Active TS/SCI Clearance

✅ Active Full Scope Polygraph

Certification

✅ IASAE Level II Certification

Cybersecurity

✅ RMF Experience

✅ A&A Experience

✅ ATO Experience

✅ Security Control Validation

Compliance

✅ Continuous Monitoring

✅ Vulnerability Management

✅ STIG Implementation

Documentation

✅ RMF Artifacts

✅ Accreditation Packages

✅ Security Documentation

Screening Questions

1. Do you currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph?

2. Was your Full Scope Polygraph issued by NSA?

3. When was your most recent Full Scope Polygraph completed?

4. Which IASAE Level II certification do you currently hold (CISSP, CASP+, CCSP, CSSLP, etc.)?

5. How many years of ISSE or cybersecurity engineering experience do you have?

6. Have you supported the full RMF lifecycle, including A&A and ATO activities?

7. Which RMF tools have you used (XACTA, LATTEART, BISCOTTI, WATCHCAT, STE)?

8. Do you have experience implementing and validating security controls?

9. Have you supported STIG implementation, vulnerability remediation, and compliance validation?

10. Do you have experience supporting classified government systems?

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold an active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph.

• Possess an active IASAE Level II certification.

• Have strong cybersecurity engineering experience within classified environments.

• Be highly knowledgeable in RMF, A&A, and ATO processes.

• Understand security architecture, control implementation, and compliance validation.

• Have experience supporting vulnerability management and STIG compliance.

• Demonstrate excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.

• Balance mission objectives with cybersecurity requirements and risk management practices.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Clearance

Active TS/SCI + Full Scope Poly

Citizenship

U.S. Citizen

Experience Level

Mid-Level to Senior

Certification

IASAE Level II Required

Frameworks

RMF, NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53

Compliance

A&A, ATO, ConMon

Security

Control Implementation & Validation

Documentation

RMF Artifacts & Accreditation Packages

Tools

XACTA, LATTEART, BISCOTTI, WATCHCAT, STE

Location

Annapolis Junction, MD

Work Arrangement

100% Onsite

Travel

None

Compensation

$100K – $200K

Relocation

Available

Why This Opportunity?

Mission Impact

Support highly classified systems that directly contribute to critical national security missions.

Cybersecurity Engineering Focus

Move beyond compliance into hands-on security engineering, architecture support, security control validation, and accreditation activities.

Technical Growth

Gain exposure to advanced RMF processes, security engineering practices, vulnerability management, and enterprise cybersecurity operations.

Strong Benefits Package

• 3 Weeks PTO

• 11 Federal Holidays

• Medical & Dental Coverage

• Life Insurance

• STD & LTD Coverage

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Long-Term Career Development

This opportunity is ideal for an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Cybersecurity Engineer, RMF Engineer, Security Compliance Engineer, Cybersecurity Architect, A&A Specialist, or Security Controls Engineer with an active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph and IASAE Level II certification seeking to support highly sensitive government programs.

Business Segment Director – Space Mission Systems | TS/SCI Poly | Scottsdale, AZ

Business Segment Director – Space Mission Systems

📍 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona / Remote Flexibility Available
🏢 Work Model: Remote with Travel Requirements
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🔐 Security Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI Clearance Required at Time of Hire
🔒 CI Polygraph Preferred (Must be eligible and willing to obtain post-hire if not currently held)

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $200,000 – $290,000
  (Depending on experience and qualifications)

• Full comprehensive benefits package

• Relocation assistance available for ideal candidates

• Interview travel reimbursement provided

📍 Location & Travel Expectations

• The role can ultimately be performed remotely with travel as needed

• However, the first 3 months will require significant onsite presence in Scottsdale to support onboarding, stakeholder integration, and operational ramp-up

• Following this initial period, candidates may be based remotely but must be willing to travel when required for program, customer, and leadership engagements

🚀 The Opportunity

A leading defense and aerospace organization is seeking a Business Segment Director to lead a portfolio of advanced national security and space mission programs supporting critical missions globally.

The portfolio includes technologies and programs related to:

• Data networking & secure data transport

• Cybersecurity & high-assurance cryptography

• Mission-critical space systems

• Satellites & embedded mission technologies

• Secure communications & networking platforms

This executive leadership role oversees high-value development and production programs and is responsible for strategic growth, operational execution, customer engagement, financial performance, and organizational leadership across a highly complex classified portfolio.

The ideal candidate is a proven defense industry executive with deep expertise across space systems, secure technologies, avionics, cybersecurity, cryptographic solutions, or embedded mission systems, combined with strong operational leadership and business development capabilities.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Lead and expand a portfolio of mission-critical defense and space programs

• Develop and execute short- and long-term business growth strategies

• Identify and capture adjacent and new business opportunities

• Drive business development and customer engagement initiatives

• Support strategic portfolio growth within national security and classified environments

Program & Operational Leadership

• Oversee execution of complex development and production programs

• Manage financial, operational, schedule, and customer satisfaction objectives

• Ensure successful delivery across highly classified and technically complex environments

• Balance mission urgency, execution discipline, and customer expectations

• Lead operational performance across multiple programs and business initiatives

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as senior interface to government and defense customers

• Build trusted relationships across:

• Space systems organizations

• Cryptographic and cybersecurity communities

• Networking and avionics sectors

• Certification and mission authorities

• Communicate effectively with executive, operational, and technical stakeholders

• Represent the business segment with senior internal and external leadership

Organizational & Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor high-performing engineering and program leadership teams

• Drive accountability, collaboration, and organizational alignment

• Support transformation and change management initiatives

• Foster an inclusive, innovative, and mission-focused culture

• Build and sustain high-performing cross-functional teams

Technical & Mission Leadership

• Support programs involving:

• Satellites and space mission systems

• Secure networking solutions

• High-assurance cryptographic systems

• Embedded mission technologies

• Secure communications platforms

• Collaborate across engineering, operations, and customer teams to deliver mission success

• Support Agile development environments and innovation initiatives

• Identify opportunities for AI-enabled operational improvements and efficiencies

✅ Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 15+ years of leadership experience within defense contracting or related national security environments

• Proven experience managing:

• Complex development programs

• Production programs

• Large portfolios or business segments

• Strong expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Space systems

• Satellites

• Cryptography

• Cybersecurity

• Secure networking

• National security systems

• Active TS/SCI clearance required at time of hire

• Ability and willingness to obtain CI Polygraph clearance

• U.S. Citizenship required

⭐ Preferred Background

• Embedded systems or avionics experience

• Experience supporting compartmented programs

• Agile development environment experience

• Existing relationships across aerospace and defense communities

• Experience operating within large matrix organizations

• Strong financial and operational leadership capability

• Experience leading organizational transformation initiatives

🛠️ Core Skills

✔ Strategic Planning
✔ Business Development
✔ Program Execution
✔ Space Systems Leadership
✔ Cryptographic Solutions
✔ Cybersecurity
✔ Financial Management
✔ Customer Relationship Management
✔ Change Management
✔ Team Leadership
✔ Defense Contracting
✔ Agile Development
✔ Operational Leadership
✔ National Security Programs

🎯 Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an executive-level aerospace or defense leader who:

• Brings deep expertise across mission-critical national security programs

• Understands complex space mission systems and secure technologies

• Has successfully led large organizations through growth and transformation

• Combines strong operational execution with strategic business leadership

• Is highly customer-facing and trusted within classified defense environments

• Thrives in fast-moving, high-accountability mission environments

• Demonstrates strong leadership presence, communication, and stakeholder management capability

🌟 Why This Role Stands Out

• Lead highly strategic national security and space mission programs

• Influence cutting-edge technologies in cybersecurity, cryptography, and secure space systems

• Significant executive visibility and organizational influence

• Opportunity to shape the future of secure space mission capabilities

• Join a highly respected defense and aerospace organization supporting critical global missions

• Strong long-term growth and leadership opportunity

📋 Additional Details

• Travel required based on program and customer needs

• Director-level executive leadership position

• Relocation assistance available for exceptional candidates

• Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance and be eligible to obtain a CI Polygraph

• Remote flexibility available following initial onboarding period

Recruiter Summary

This is a highly visible executive leadership opportunity within a premier aerospace and defense environment supporting advanced national security and space mission programs. The position offers the opportunity to lead complex classified portfolios involving secure communications, cybersecurity, cryptography, satellites, and mission-critical technologies while influencing long-term strategic growth and operational direction across the organization.

Ideal candidates will bring a blend of strategic leadership, operational excellence, technical credibility, customer engagement experience, and deep understanding of classified defense environments.

SOC Analyst – Montvale, NJ | Hybrid Cybersecurity & Vulnerability Management

SOC Analyst

📍 Location: Montvale, New Jersey
🏢 Work Model: Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
🏠 Employees work remotely every Friday + receive 40 additional remote days annually
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
📈 Seniority Level: Associate / Mid-Level
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred
🔐 Industry: Cybersecurity / Manufacturing / Enterprise IT

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $90,000 – $110,000

• Full benefits package

• Hybrid flexibility

• Collaborative and supportive IT/security environment

🚀 Overview

A growing enterprise organization is seeking a SOC Analyst to strengthen its cybersecurity operations through security monitoring, alert investigation, and vulnerability management.

This role combines Security Operations Center (SOC) responsibilities with hands-on vulnerability analysis and remediation coordination across enterprise infrastructure and endpoint environments.

The ideal candidate is analytical, collaborative, proactive, and highly communicative with experience supporting enterprise security operations.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Security Operations

• Monitor, triage, and investigate alerts from:

• SIEM platforms

• Endpoint protection tools

• Security monitoring systems

• Distinguish legitimate threats from false positives

• Document findings and communicate results clearly

• Assist with alert tuning and optimization efforts

Vulnerability Management

• Support enterprise vulnerability scanning and assessments

• Analyze vulnerability findings and prioritize remediation activities

• Research CVEs and provide:

• Exploitability analysis

• Business impact context

• Remediation guidance

• Track remediation progress and validate fixes

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner closely with:

• Infrastructure teams

• IT leadership

• Cybersecurity teams

• Maintain strong communication and visibility around risks and remediation efforts

• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement

Continuous Improvement

• Assist with:

• DLP and information protection controls

• System hardening initiatives

• Documentation and runbook development

• Explore enhanced capabilities within existing security tooling

✅ Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in:

• Cybersecurity

• Computer Science

• Information Technology

• Related discipline
  OR equivalent practical experience

• 3–5 years of experience in:

• Security operations

• Vulnerability management

• Endpoint protection analysis

• Strong understanding of:

• CVEs

• Risk prioritization

• Vulnerability remediation processes

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

⭐ Preferred Skills

• Experience with:

• SIEM platforms

• Enterprise log analysis

• Endpoint detection & response (EDR) tools

• Familiarity with:

• Active Directory

• Group Policy

• Security baselines

• Scripting or reporting experience:

• PowerShell

• Python

• Power BI

• Security certifications are a plus but not required

🎯 Ideal Candidate

• Hands-on SOC or cybersecurity analyst with enterprise experience

• Strong communicator who proactively keeps stakeholders informed

• Comfortable balancing:

• Security investigations

• Vulnerability analysis

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Curious, self-driven, and eager to improve security operations

📝 Screening Considerations

• Do you have experience with:

• SOC operations

• Vulnerability management

• Endpoint security tools?

• Have you worked with SIEM or enterprise detection platforms?

• Are you comfortable working in a hybrid environment in Montvale, NJ?

• Do you have experience coordinating remediation efforts with infrastructure teams?

🌍 Work Environment

• Hybrid work schedule:

• 3 onsite days

• 2 remote days

• Additional remote flexibility throughout the year

• Collaborative enterprise IT and cybersecurity team

• Occasional travel between NY/NJ locations may be required

📈 Why Join

• Broad exposure across enterprise cybersecurity operations

• Opportunity to influence security tooling and processes

• Supportive, highly collaborative IT culture

• Strong focus on learning, ownership, and continuous improvement

Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) & Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) | TS/SCI FS Poly | $220K–$260K | Annapolis Junction, MD

Job Title: Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) & Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland (100% Onsite)
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FS Poly)
Compensation: $220,000 – $260,000 base salary
Employment Type: Full-time
Relocation Assistance: Possible for ideal candidate
Benefits: Full benefits offered
Visa Candidates: Not considered

Overview:

We are hiring two experienced cybersecurity professionals for an exciting and mission-critical government program based in Annapolis Junction, MD. Both roles require active TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly (poly must be within the past 5 years and from a Maryland Intelligence Customer). While both positions are integral to the security posture of the program, each requires a different focus, background, and certification path.

1. Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Role ID: 727
Seniority Level: Mid to Senior
Clearance: TS/SCI w/ FS Poly (mandatory)
Certifications Required:

• CISSP (Required)

• ISSEP (Preferred or willing to obtain during crossover if CISSP has been held for 2+ years)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement system security designs and architectures for complex, large-scale systems.

• Lead security risk assessment and mitigation throughout the system development lifecycle.

• Conduct system security planning, vulnerability testing, and compliance verification.

• Analyze and implement secure communication protocols, encryption tools, and secure OS configurations.

• Collaborate with engineers across integration, testing, and development teams to ensure compliance with classified information handling.

• Use tools such as Nessus, NMAP, Wireshark for threat identification and remediation.

• Support RMF, risk management activities, and IA (Information Assurance) processes.

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related field.

• Experience with Defense-in-Depth principles, secure software architecture, and penetration testing tools.

• Proficient in scripting languages and secure configuration management.

2. Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Role ID: 643
Seniority Level: Mid to Senior
Clearance: TS/SCI w/ FS Poly (mandatory)
Certifications Required:

• IAT Level II or IAM Level II certification (Required)

• Examples: Security+ CE, CASP+, CISSP, CISM, or similar

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as ISSO for a large-scale software development and IT operations program.

• Enforce security policies and maintain operational security posture of systems.

• Manage documentation for system Certification & Accreditation (C&A) and Security Plans (SSPs).

• Conduct vulnerability remediation, IAVA compliance, and configuration management for system security.

• Support day-to-day information system operations, network security, and audit readiness.

• Coordinate with ISSM and other security stakeholders to ensure secure system integration and lifecycle support.

Preferred Experience:

• 10+ years as an ISSO in complex, standalone, or connected environments.

• Experience maintaining SSPs, performing incident response, and managing vulnerability scans.

• Familiarity with tools supporting IAVA management, CM, and system auditing.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12+ years of overall security experience preferred.

Ideal Candidate Profile (Both Roles):

• Must hold a current FS Poly with the Maryland Intelligence Customer (within the past 5 years).

• No prior CCAs (Counterintelligence Concerns).

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and team collaboration.

• Strong commitment to best practices and high-integrity security operations.

Additional Notes:

• Both roles are 100% onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD.

• Do not repost these positions.

• Candidates must be U.S. Citizens with an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.

Cyber Security Engineering & Support Manager | Vulnerability Management | Pittsburgh, PA | $120K–$140K + Bonus

Cyber Security Engineering & Support Manager

📍 Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Onsite – no remote options)
💼 Employment Type: Full-time
💵 Salary: $120,000 – $140,000 annually + bonus eligibility
🎯 Experience Level: Mid-Senior (7–10 years)

About the Role

This role leads a dedicated cybersecurity engineering and support team focused on protecting enterprise technologies and infrastructure across IT and manufacturing environments. You’ll oversee the deployment and lifecycle management of enterprise security tools, direct the vulnerability management program, and provide critical cybersecurity risk analytics to support strategic decision-making.

Reporting directly to the Chief Information Security Officer, you’ll be responsible for ensuring secure, scalable solutions across global operations while managing a skilled technical team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Security Engineering & Support team, including staff development and budget oversight.

• Deploy, support, and optimize enterprise security technologies across IT, end-user, and cybersecurity environments.

• Own and execute the organization’s vulnerability management strategy, reducing attack surfaces and strengthening resilience.

• Develop and deliver cybersecurity risk dashboards with actionable KPIs and KRIs.

• Oversee operational security functions such as privileged access provisioning and IT compliance support.

• Partner with business units and OT teams (e.g., PLCs, SCADA, HMIs) to align secure solutions with plant-level and enterprise objectives.

• Collaborate across the business to integrate security with enterprise architecture, applications, and eCommerce platforms.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

• 7+ years of experience in IT, infrastructure, or cybersecurity.

• Proven experience leading vulnerability management programs.

• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise eligible to access controlled technology under ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of management experience leading IT or cybersecurity professionals.

• Experience managing departmental budgets.

• Background in manufacturing or production environments.

• Expertise in systems engineering, application security, and security operations.

• Active security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or Security+.

• Master’s degree in cybersecurity, engineering, or related field.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to guide cross-functional teams.

• Skilled in budget management and process optimization.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Hands-on experience in manufacturing or production IT environments is highly desirable.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $120,000 – $140,000 per year

• Bonus Eligible

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, etc.)

• Paid time off and holidays

• Professional development opportunities

👉 This is a strategic cybersecurity leadership opportunity for a professional ready to drive enterprise-wide security programs while directly influencing resilience and risk management.