Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

AGE Solutions • Fort Meade, MD

11h • $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

AGE Solutions is seeking an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to serve as a dedicated, customer-facing cybersecurity engineering consultant for organizational ISSMs, ISSOs, Mission Partners, system owners, architects, and development teams. The ISSE provides security architecture and Risk Management Framework (RMF) guidance for on-premises, cloud-hosted, legacy, and modernizing systems throughout the System Development Lifecycle (SDLC). The role helps customers understand cybersecurity requirements and develop actionable technical solutions to implement controls, remediate vulnerabilities, and improve system security before or after formal assessment.

The position supports multiple systems, projects, and development efforts, translating governance requirements into practical engineering activities. It requires expert knowledge of RMF, NIST standards, and DoD cybersecurity guidance, along with experience applying security technologies and practices to traditional and cloud-native architectures. The position follows a hybrid onsite schedule, with four days onsite weekly, and requires residence within commuting distance of Fort Meade, Maryland, or Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

AGE Solutions describes itself as a technology and professional services company serving U.S. government, defense, and intelligence sectors. The projected salary is $130,000 or more annually; final compensation depends on factors including relevant experience, active clearance level, certifications, technical skills, contract requirements, and overall qualifications.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Must have and maintain a current DoD Top Secret clearance.
• At least 10 years of related cybersecurity experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent additional experience.
• Must have and maintain a current certification in accordance with DoD 8140 Work Role 652 – Security Architect Certification requirement: CCNP Enterprise, GMON, SecurityX/CASP+, CCSP, CISM, CISSO, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, Cloud+, CSSLP, FITSP-D, GCIA, GCSA, GDSA, GICSP, or GSEC.
• Must reside within commuting distance of Fort Meade, MD, or Chambersburg, PA, to work a hybrid onsite schedule of four days onsite weekly.
• Expert-level knowledge of RMF and NIST SP 800-37.
• Expert-level knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 security and privacy controls.
• Strong security architecture and systems-security engineering experience.
• Practical experience applying DoD STIGs, SRGs, and PPSM requirements.
• Experience converting compliance requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Hands-on engineering or configuration experience with enterprise security technologies, including SIEM platforms such as Splunk or Elastic, vulnerability scanners such as ACAS/Nessus, and EDR technologies.
• Knowledge of traditional and cloud-native architectures.
• Ability to support multiple concurrent systems, projects, and development efforts.
• Strong written, verbal, consulting, and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• The posting lists preferred qualifications that repeat responsibilities, including SDLC-wide security engineering support; translating RMF, NIST SP 800-53, and DoD policy into engineering solutions; security architecture and design reviews; analysis of network, cloud-native, application, API, microservice, container, serverless, interface, and data-flow security; reducing attack surface and improving resiliency; translating requirements into controls such as MFA, database encryption, and secure network zoning; and applying DoD STIGs, SRGs, and PPSM guidance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the embedded security engineering expert for Mission Partners, ISSMs, ISSOs, system owners, architects, and development teams.
• Provide security engineering support throughout the SDLC, including requirements gathering, design reviews, sprint planning, modernization, implementation, and production.
• Translate RMF, NIST SP 800-53, DoD cybersecurity policy, and other governance requirements into actionable, threat-informed engineering solutions.
• Conduct in-depth security architecture and design reviews for new and existing systems.
• Analyze network and cloud-native architectures, applications, APIs, microservices, containers, serverless functions, interfaces, and data flows to identify security weaknesses.
• Collaborate with architects and developers to identify achievable security controls and reduce compliance friction before formal assessment.
• Engineer and document vulnerability mitigation strategies and provide technical consultation supporting POA&M corrective actions.
• Develop solutions that reduce system attack surface and improve resiliency without unnecessarily compromising mission capability.
• Translate security requirements into specific technical implementation activities, such as MFA, database encryption, and secure network zoning.
• Apply DoD STIGs, SRGs, and PPSM guidance to system engineering activities.
• Use security telemetry and findings from SIEM, vulnerability scanning, and EDR technologies to recommend architectural and engineering improvements.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to ISSMs, ISSOs, developers, and system owners.
• Present cybersecurity risks, architectural findings, mitigation strategies, and recommendations to technical personnel and Government leadership.
• Document customer interactions, systems supported, issues addressed, and technical recommendations as required.

Benefits

• 26 days of paid leave, including vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays.
• Performance bonuses based on individual contributions and company-wide results.
• 401(k) with a 3% company match and immediate vesting.
• Company-paid life insurance up to $300,000, with options for additional coverage for employees and dependents.
• Multiple medical plans, dental and vision coverage, and FSA and HSA options.
• 15 days of fully paid parental leave for new parents.
• Military differential pay for employees on active duty.
• Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and tools and technology for the job.
• The CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees in the event of a company sale.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior