Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (FORECASTED)

Columbia Technology Partners

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About The Position

The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) is responsible for conducting and reviewing technical security assessments across computing environments to identify vulnerabilities, ensure compliance with Information Assurance (IA) standards, and recommend effective mitigation strategies. This role defines, validates, and verifies system security requirements and contributes to the design and integration of secure architectures across networking, computing, and multi‑enclave environments. The ISSE embeds IA principles into deployed systems, collaborates with architects and developers to apply consistent security solutions, and supports the planning, assessment, and authorization of secure systems in accordance with NSA/CSS, DoD, and NIST Risk Management Framework processes.

Requirements

• 20 years of ISSE experience supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity within the Federal Government.
• A Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a related field may substitute for 2 years of experience (reducing the requirement to 18 years).
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a related discipline is required.
• Four additional years of ISSE experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE III is required both Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) and CISSP certifications are required.
• This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead security engineering representative on teams responsible for designing, developing, implementing, evaluating, and integrating secure networking, computing, and enclave solutions.
• Apply detailed knowledge of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and organizational structures to develop and implement secure architectures.
• Collaborate with customers and project team members to ensure alignment and transparency throughout system development.
• Support the development and enforcement of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
• Conduct security planning activities, including assessments, risk analyses, mitigation planning, and risk management.
• Define overarching security requirements for the handling and protection of government data.
• Develop or review network and system designs involving multiple enclaves with varying classification or data‑protection requirements.
• Recommend and implement system‑level solutions to address security requirements.
• Contribute to lifecycle security engineering activities, including design, integration, risk management, intrusion detection, contingency planning, configuration and change management, auditing, and compliance.
• Review certification and accreditation documentation for completeness and compliance.
• Support security authorization processes aligned with NISCAP, DIACAP, and NIST RMF standards.

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: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! 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: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you.
• Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.
• Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.

What This Job Offers

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