What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information System Security Engineer 2 position at By Light Professional IT Services?
Information System Security Engineer 2
Job Locations
US-FL-Orlando
2025-10023
of Openings
Company Overview
By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.
Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training / analysis developer, integrator and services provider.
Position Overview
Cole Engineering (CESI) is looking for a technically proficient Information Systems Security Engineer II (ISSE) who will perform critical engineering tasks to develop and maintain the cybersecurity posture of Department of Defense (DoD) information systems. Candidates will work within a team to ensure the security and integrity of our systems through robust patch management processes and adherence to Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) checklists. Candidates will work closely with development teams to assess vulnerabilities, implement security patches, and maintain compliance with DoD security standards.
Responsibilities
Coordinate patch schedules and maintain patch status documentation.
- Conduct regular assessments of systems against DoD STIG checklists and collaborate with System Administrators and Network Engineers to remediate non-compliant systems.
- Assist in the design and implementation of automated patching and compliance tools.
- Assist in internal and external security audits to ensure compliance with DoD regulations.
- Propose justification and mitigating countermeasures to reduce or eliminate risk level of an identified vulnerability.
Required Experience / Qualifications
GSEC; Security , SSCP, CCNA Security, CEH
Preferred Experience / Qualifications
Special Requirements / Security Clearance
In accordance with the specifications of a government contract, eligibility for this position mandates U.S. Citizenship status and a SECRET security clearance. The precise security clearance requisites will be detailed in the Government's Task Order.
Benefits Overview
CESI recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise. Our benefit package includes :
