What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Security Engineer position at ClearEdge IT Solutions?

Join ClearEdge and be a part of a dynamic team that solves some of the DoD's most complex technical challenges. Every day, ClearEdge empowers our customers in government and industry with innovative, data-driven solutions.

Check out our extremely competitive benefits package at clearedgeit.com / benefits, which includes a $10k annual training / education benefit, 10% 401k contribution, health and technology allowance, and access to a state-of-the-art technology lab. We also offer monthly TechConnect and DeepDive collaboration sessions with our entire technical staff.

Your Mission :

Join ClearEdge as a System Security Engineer and begin shaping and maintaining an enterprise-wide Information Security (IS) program that supports a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) client organization. Here, you'll work in close collaboration with mission leads and system owners across various mission areas, applying your security expertise to solve complex challenges. This is a hands-on, strategic role that influences security architecture through impactful technical working groups and stakeholder engagement in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

You Will Excel in This Role If You Are :

With deep expertise as an ISSO , ISSE , or ISSM , you have a solid foundation in requirements gathering, analysis, and client engagement
You're adept at engaging stakeholders at all levels, from mission leads to system owners, and excel in working both independently and within a team
You bring a strong knowledge of system and security architecture , with a readiness to apply this expertise to real-time enterprise-wide security needs

A Day in the Life :

Collaborate closely with the CISO team to support the development and upkeep of an enterprise-wide Information Security program

Provide security architecture expertise through direct engagement with mission leads and system owners, ensuring systems align with agency security standards

Participate in technical working groups to shape information security policies and define system security architecture, translating user requests into technical solutions.

Assess residual risk, implement security controls, and apply your knowledge of frameworks

Evaluate emerging technologies and security practices that could enhance the customer's security posture, while ensuring smooth migration to new systems with minimal impact

Apply threat analysis and security controls to maintain a secure, compliant environment

Actively contribute to technical discussions and working groups to drive informed, mission-aligned security architecture and policy decisions

Must Haves :

Active TS / SCI clearance with polygraph

8 years of relevant experience

Strong understanding of security controls, residual risk management, and system architecture within an Enterprise-level environment

Experience with requirements gathering and analysis, and client and stakeholder engagement through working groups and technical exchange meetings

Knowledge of Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)

Knowledge of system or security architecture

Ability to work both individually and in a team environment in an Enterprise-level organization

Nice to Haves :

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Systems Engineering Expertise : A strong foundation in systems engineering to enhance your technical capabilities and problem-solving approach

Agency Knowledge : Familiarity with the corporate systems of national agencies, including their security control implementations

Risk Assessment Skills : Ability to evaluate residual risk by analyzing threats and security control implementations

Exceptional Communication : Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills for effectively engaging with both technical and non-technical audiences

About us :

We are an experienced advanced analytic development company providing Cyber solutions to current and emerging missions.

Our Core Values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability drive our mission and vision and are the heart of what we do each day. We combine our Core Values with the three key elements of people, technology, and integrity to repeatedly deliver stellar results within our primary competencies.

ClearEdge is also pleased to share that we have recently expanded our prime and subcontract presence into new cyber markets!

If this position does not fit your skillset, please visit our Careers page to explore our current openings, or contact a ClearEdge recruiter at careers@clearedgeit.com. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $10,000

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