Senior Information Security Engineer

Clarity Innovations•Herndon, VA

2d•$85,600 - $145,500

About The Position

The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) designs, builds, secures, and operates technology systems that support enterprise operations and customer missions. The role protects information systems and data from unauthorized access, breaches, and cyber threats while ensuring system performance and resilience. The ISSE executes the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and implements security policies to maintain compliance with government security requirements. Responsibilities include monitoring systems for vulnerabilities, leading system patching efforts, and evaluating physical security controls to protect digital and physical assets. The role works toward operational targets, adjusts systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness, and communicates operational information within the job area. It may also provide guidance, coaching, and training to junior individual contributors.

Requirements

At least 3 years of prior relevant experience; equivalent working experience may substitute for a university BA/BS degree.
Demonstrated understanding and hands-on expertise in physical security concepts, system patching, and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Experience with vulnerability scanning tools, continuous monitoring practices, and patch management deployment systems.
Familiarity with implementing DISA STIGs, conducting system hardening, and generating compliance documentation for government accreditations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to independently troubleshoot complex technical issues and communicate security risks to non-technical stakeholders.
Broad knowledge of operational systems and practices, typically gained through extensive experience rather than formal education.

Nice To Haves

Previous domain experience conducting physical site security assessments or integrating facility security protocols with IT network defense strategies.

Responsibilities

Design, build, secure, and operate technology systems supporting enterprise operations and customer missions.
Protect information systems and data from unauthorized access, breaches, and cyber threats while maintaining system performance and resilience.
Execute the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and implement security policies to ensure compliance with government security requirements.
Monitor systems for vulnerabilities and lead system patching efforts.
Evaluate physical security controls to safeguard digital and physical enterprise assets.
Adjust systems and processes to solve problems or improve the effectiveness of the job area.
Communicate operational information with contacts within the job area.
May provide guidance, coaching, and training to junior individual contributors.