ISSE with AZURE - MUST HAVE ACTIVE TS/SCI CLEARANCE

NorthHill Technology • Lorton, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

One of our clients has an immediate need for a Senior Information System Security Engineer to work full-time on site at their client location in Lorton, VA. This position requires an active TOP SECRET with SCI level clearance. We are seeking Information System Security Engineers (ISSEs) to join a high-performing team of experts in Cybersecurity, Cloud, and Systems Engineering. This team will support the development and sustainment of secure enclaves, providing enterprise services and cyber network defense capabilities. As an ISSE, you will be responsible for conducting security assessments, engineering secure solutions, automating defensive cyber activities, and advising leadership on risks and mitigation strategies. Candidates should bring expertise with technologies such as ePO, Splunk, ACAS, Azure Automation, STIG/SCAP, and Active Directory to secure complex mission systems and ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret with SCI clearance or above
• Certification: IAT/IAM/IASAE Level III (DoD 8570 compliant)
• Advanced skills in one or more of the following: Active Directory (AD DS, ADFS, AD CS, WSUS), ePO, Splunk, STIG/SCAP, YUM, ACAS automation, Azure VPN Gateways, Azure Monitor/Log Analytics
• 5–8 years of demonstrated performance in related technology areas.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of leadership experience, OR equivalent professional experience.
• Must be within driving distance of Lorton, VA OR willing to relocate there
• Must be willing to work onsite
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 10%
• Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status
• DoD 8570 Level III compliant certification is required
• Excellent communicator in writing and speaking.
• Ability to work independently but also value teamwork.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years leadership experience in cybersecurity or related technical field.
• Technical certifications in Microsoft Azure or related cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review technical security assessments of computing environments to identify vulnerabilities and compliance gaps.
• Engineer unique cybersecurity solutions to support Cyber Threat and Defensive Operations.
• Automate security monitoring, threat assessments, and reporting functions.
• Analyze system and organizational security posture trends; provide findings to the ISSM/ISSO.
• Recommend cybersecurity measures and mitigations based on evolving threats and vulnerabilities.
• Implement security controls in alignment with DoD policies and principles of confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation.
• Recommend and plan modifications based on exercise results and security testing outcomes.
• Mitigate or recommend acceptance of identified risks and deficiencies during certification and testing activities.

What This Job Offers

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