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Information System Security Engineer, Senior

Wood Consulting
Annapolis, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

Information System Security Engineer, Senior

Location

US-MD-Annapolis Junction

Job ID

WOOD-06

Positions

Experience (Years)

Category

Cyber Security

Overview

Information System Security Engineer, Senior

woodcons.com

Location : Annapolis Junction, Maryland, USA

Job Type : Full-Time

Shift : Days

Telework : None

Salary Range :

  • 175,000 - $200,000
  • Salary ranges are based on minimum education and years of experience and may increase based on education and / or experience.

Overview : Are you ready to take your career to the next level and make a real impact on national security? Join our elite team as a Senior Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) and be at the forefront of safeguarding critical information. We are looking for a highly skilled professional with hands-on vulnerability testing experience and a deep understanding of security practices and policies. This role offers the unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that protect our nation's most sensitive data. This position requires a solid understanding of security practices and policies as well as hands-on vulnerability testing experience. The selected candidate will have numerous responsibilities from day to day drawn from a wide array of activities.

Application Process : Interested candidates should submit their resume detailing their qualifications and experience.

Security Clearance Requirements :

This position requires all candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess an active TS / SCI Security Clearance with a

  • Polygraph.
  • Updated within the last five (5) years.
  • Responsibilities

    Validating and verifying system security requirements and establishing system security designs for large-scale systems, major system elements, and interfacing systems that are part of a large complex network environment with geographically distributed components.

    Identifying and implementing appropriate information security architectures and functionality to ensure uniform application of security policy and enterprise solutions.

    Recommending and developing technical solutions, products, and standards based on current and desired system security architecture.

    Assessing and mitigating system security threats and risks throughout the program life cycle.

    Leading and / or contributing to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification and awareness activities for various system and networking operations.

    Effectively collaborating with other internal technical experts on a day-to-day basis.

    Communicating with Program Managers and POCs from customer organizations when necessary, regarding Security issues of significant importance.

    Participating in Program Increment Planning and related agile team activities.

    Working closely with System Engineering, Test Engineering, and Integration teams to ensure that the hardware and software architecture and implementation meets security requirements.

    Analyzing and assessing system implementation against multiple security compliance policies and recommending and implementing enhancements.

    Evaluating security solutions to ensure they meet customer specified requirements for processing information.

    Evaluating the impact of new development on the operational security posture of the system.

    Evaluating, reviewing, and testing critical software.

    Proposing, assessing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.

    Auditing and assessing system security configuration settings using common methodologies and tools.

    Managing and enforcing security strategies and policies that effect various components of geographically distributed systems.

    Providing configuration management for security-relevant information system software.

    Serving as a subject matter expert in security architecture to include providing advice to Program Managers, Customer technical experts, and internal program teams.

    Formulating security compliance requirements for new system features.

    Identifying and re-mediating security issues throughout the system.

    Supporting risk assessment, risk management, security control assessment, continuous monitoring, service design, and other IA program support functions.

    Working with development teams to enrich team-wide understanding of different types of vulnerabilities, attack vectors and remediation approaches.

    Planning and conducting security verification testing of relevant type 1 devices.

    Qualifications

    Basic Qualifications

  • Fourteen (14) years experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required and Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Four (4) years of ISSE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

  • Must have a solid understanding of security practices and policies and hands-on vulnerability testing experience.
  • Must have experience applying Risk Management Framework.

    Must have experience formulating and assessing IT security policy.

    Must have demonstrated knowledge of and experience with common security tools, such as Nessus, NMAP and Wireshark hardware / software security implementation, communication protocol, encryption techniques / tools, and web services.

    Must have experience with secure configurations of commonly used desktop and server operating systems.

    Must be comfortable working on multiple systems and components simultaneously in various configurations.

    Must have strong verbal and written communications skills.

    Must be committed to adopting and adhering to best practices.

    Must be able to effectively plan and prioritize tasking and communicate clearly regarding technical options and trade-offs.

    Must be capable of performing high quality work both independently and with a team in a fast-moving environment.

    Preferred Qualifications

  • Five (5) years of experience with Defense in Depth Principals / technology (including access control, authorization, identification and authentication, public key infrastructure, network and enterprise security architecture) and applying risk assessment methodology to system development.
  • DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level 2 or 3.

    Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) Certification.

    Computer Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification.

    Experience developing / implementing integrated security services management processes, such as assessing and auditing network penetration testing, anti-virus planning assistance, risk analysis, and incident response.

    Experience providing information assurance support for application development that includes system security certifications and project evaluations for firewalls that encompass the development, design, and implementation.

    Experience with penetration testing tools.

    Experience with scripting languages.

    About WOOD

    Fringe Benefits :

  • Health Insurance : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Retirement Plan : 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid Time Off : Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Professional Development : Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
  • Work-Life Balance : Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
  • Wellness Programs : Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.
  • Why Join Us?

  • Impactful Work : Contribute to critical government projects that make a difference.
  • Career Growth : Take advantage of professional development opportunities and career advancement.
  • Supportive Environment : Work in a collaborative and flexible environment that values work-life balance.
  • Competitive Compensation : Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • WOOD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

    Salary : $175,000 - $200,000

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