Information Systems Security Engineer 2

Columbia Technology Partners • Annapolis Junction, MD

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About The Position

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer II (ISSE II) to support the development, implementation, and assessment of enterprise cybersecurity solutions for government customers. The role delivers information security capabilities that enable secure data flows, protect systems from unauthorized activity, and strengthen overall security posture. It supports complex security architectures and mission-critical environments through information systems security engineering, risk management, and systems administration.

The engineer designs, implements, and maintains security solutions; assesses enterprise systems for security risks and vulnerabilities; and provides information assurance and systems administration support across network, server, desktop, and application environments. The position also supports security planning, assessment, accreditation, and risk management throughout the system lifecycle, including secure architectures across multiple enclaves and data classification levels. The engineer collaborates with customer stakeholders and helps establish trusted relationships among interconnected systems and external architectures.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold an active security clearance with the appropriate polygraph. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. Applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university; four additional years of ISSE experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.
• At least 14 years of experience as an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE).
• Active CISSP certification.
• Experience providing systems administration support, security planning, security assessments, risk analysis, and risk management.
• Experience developing system or network designs for multiple enclaves with varying protection and classification requirements.
• Experience recommending and implementing security-focused technical solutions for systems administration and cybersecurity challenges.
• Ability to support the design and implementation of trusted relationships between external systems and architectures.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Active security clearance with appropriate polygraph.
• Ability to support shift work, including weekend support, as required.
• Successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph; applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive knowledge of enterprise network, server, endpoint, and application security concepts.
• Experience supporting large-scale information assurance and cybersecurity programs.
• Strong understanding of secure architecture design, multi-enclave environments, and cross-domain solutions.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management, security engineering, and risk mitigation best practices.
• Experience supporting system accreditation, compliance, and governance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain information security solutions that support secure communications and data protection requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive security assessments, vulnerability analyses, and risk evaluations across enterprise systems.
• Provide technical information assurance support for network, server, desktop, and application environments.
• Develop and recommend system-level security solutions that address operational, compliance, and technical requirements.
• Support security planning, assessment, accreditation, and risk management activities throughout the system lifecycle.
• Design secure architectures spanning multiple security enclaves and varying data classification levels.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining trusted relationships among interconnected systems, networks, and external architectures.
• Provide systems administration expertise in support of secure enterprise environments.
• Collaborate with customer stakeholders to integrate security requirements into system designs and implementations.
• Support shift work, including weekend support, as required.

Benefits

• Three medical plans with in-network and out-of-network options.
• Vision and dental coverage paid in full by CTP.
• 401(k) with a 6% company contribution.
• Paid time off and customizable leave plans.
• Jury duty, bereavement, and military leave.
• Up to $10,000 for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
• Life and AD&D insurance, plus short-term and long-term disability coverage, at no cost to the employee.
• End-of-year profit-sharing bonus.
• Tiered employee referral bonus program, with bonuses ranging from $7,000 to $20,000 if the referral joins the team.

What This Job Offers

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