Information Systems Security Engineer, Level 3

WOOD Federal Solutions • Fort Meade, MD

5d • $226,100 - $241,100 • Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to protect and strengthen mission‑critical systems. In this role, you’ll conduct technical security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, ensure compliance with IA standards, and design secure solutions across complex networking, computing, and multi‑enclave environments. You’ll integrate IA controls into deployed systems, support architects and developers, mitigate threats throughout the lifecycle, and contribute to certification, accreditation, and risk‑management activities. Join us to shape secure architectures, influence enterprise‑level cybersecurity excellence, and build a career where your impact grows as you help safeguard national‑priority systems.

Requirements

• Twenty (20) years experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to eighteen (18) years of experience.
• Four (4) years of additional ISSE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level 3 is required
• Both Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) and CISSP Certifications are required.
• This position requires all candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation and/or integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.
• Participate as a security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation and/or integration of IA architectures, systems, or system components.
• Participate as the primary security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and/or integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.
• Apply knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.
• Interact with the customer and other project team members.
• Participate as the primary security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and/or integration of IA architectures, systems, or system components.
• Support the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
• Support security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management.
• Identify overall security requirements for the proper handling of Government data.
• Provide security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management.
• Perform system or network designs that encompass multiple enclaves, to include those with differing data protection/classification requirements.
• Recommend system-level solutions to resolve security requirements.
• Support the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
• Provide expert guidance and work product evaluation to one or more security engineers that support Engineering teams for the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and/or integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.
• Advocate and recommend system-level solutions to resolve security requirements. Monitors and suggests improvement to IA policy.
• Interact with customers, IT staff, and high-level corporate officers to define and achieve required IA objectives.
• Provide the Government assistance to ensure that the architecture and design of information systems are functional and secure, including program of record systems and special purpose environments with platform IT interconnectivity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
• Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
• Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.

What This Job Offers

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