Information Systems Security Engineer (FORECASTED)

Columbia Technology Partners • Annapolis Junction, MD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support the design, development, implementation, integration, and assessment of secure information systems and architectures. The ideal candidate will apply systems security engineering expertise throughout the system lifecycle, ensuring information assurance, risk management, security compliance, and secure system design for networking, computing, and enclave environments. This role supports security assessments, architecture development, authorization activities, and the implementation of trusted and secure solutions while working closely with engineers, architects, customers, and government stakeholders. This position is contingent on contract award.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Fourteen (14) years of experience as an Information Systems Security Engineer supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity (ISSE Level 2).
• Four (4) additional years of ISSE experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• CISSP certification required.
• Twenty (20) years of experience as an Information Systems Security Engineer supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity (ISSE Level 3).
• Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) certification (ISSE Level 3).
• A Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security Engineering, or a related discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of experience for ISSE 3 candidates, reducing the experience requirement from twenty (20) years to eighteen (18) years.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.
• DOD 8570 IASAE Level 2, DOD 8570 IASAE Level 3
• This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and multi-level security architectures.
• Experience implementing cryptographic solutions utilizing COTS and GOTS technologies.
• Knowledge of intrusion detection, incident response, auditing, configuration management, and change management processes.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise security architectures within mission-focused environments.
• Experience working through the full security engineering lifecycle from requirements development through operational deployment and sustainment.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review technical security assessments to identify vulnerabilities, compliance gaps, and security risks.
• Validate system security requirements and establish security designs that align with mission and compliance objectives.
• Design, develop, implement, and integrate Information Assurance (IA) architectures, systems, and security components.
• Participate as a security engineering representative on engineering teams supporting secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.
• Support security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management activities.
• Support system authorization activities in accordance with NISCAP, DoD RMF, NIST RMF, and applicable security engineering processes.
• Review certification and accreditation documentation for completeness and compliance.
• Assist in the implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
• Recommend system-level solutions to address security requirements and improve overall security posture.
• Collaborate with system engineers, architects, customers, and program stakeholders to integrate security requirements throughout the system lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary security engineering representative on engineering teams supporting secure networking, computing, and enclave environments (ISSE Level 3).
• Lead the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and integration of IA architectures and security solutions (ISSE Level 3).
• Provide expert guidance, mentorship, and work product evaluation for junior and mid-level security engineers (ISSE Level 3).
• Advise customers, technical staff, and senior leadership on Information Assurance objectives, security architecture, and risk management strategies (ISSE Level 3).
• Advocate for and recommend enterprise-level security solutions to complex technical and operational challenges (ISSE Level 3).
• Support the Government in ensuring information system architectures are secure, functional, and compliant across program-of-record and specialized environments (ISSE Level 3).
• Monitor, evaluate, and recommend improvements to Information Assurance policies, processes, and security engineering practices (ISSE Level 3).
• Lead security efforts involving multi-enclave architectures and systems with varying classification and data protection requirements (ISSE Level 3).

Benefits

• 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: Customizable leave plans, 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: At zero cost to you.
• Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash bonus.
• Referral Bonus Program: Bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000.

What This Job Offers

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