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Fort Meade, MD - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

What You Will Do

At Independent Software we believe national security and innovation go hand in hand. As an Information Systems Security Engineer you will play a key role in designing developing and integrating secure systems that support mission-critical operations. You will assess computing environments for vulnerabilities ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and recommend robust mitigation strategies. Your work will help ensure that complex systems maintain strong security postures throughout their lifecycle.

Independent Software is more than just a workplace its a community of mission-driven professionals committed to technical excellence integrity and collaboration. Youll have the opportunity to work on impactful programs that protect national interests alongside a team that values your expertise and encourages continuous learning. We offer competitive compensation flexible work options and a culture that supports work-life balance. If youre passionate about cybersecurity and want your work to truly make a difference this is the place to do it.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct technical security assessments of systems to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulations
  • Validate system security requirements and contribute to secure system architecture and design
  • Design develop implement and integrate cybersecurity components across systems including networked and enclave environments
  • Collaborate with system architects and developers to apply consistent and effective security functionality
  • Build secure architectures and ensure trusted relationships between external systems and environments
  • Support security planning risk analysis risk management and mitigation strategies throughout the system development lifecycle
  • Review and contribute to documentation including System Security Plans and Risk Assessments
  • Support compliance with the Risk Management Framework and organizational security policies
  • Recommend and implement system-level security solutions that meet data protection requirements
  • Interact with internal teams and customers to coordinate cybersecurity strategies and implementations
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Twelve years of experience as an Information Systems Security Engineer in programs of similar scope and complexity
  • Hands-on experience with cybersecurity principles including access control authorization authentication PKI and enterprise security architecture
  • Experience designing secure environments for systems with multiple enclaves and varying classification levels
  • Proficiency in risk management vulnerability assessment and system hardening
  • Strong understanding of security engineering best practices and secure systems development
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Science Information Assurance Information Security Systems Engineering
  • In lieu of a degree an additional four years of relevant ISSE experience may be substituted
Certifications:
  • Must meet Department of Defense 8570.01-M requirements with a minimum certification of IASAE Level 2 certification

Clearance Requirement:
  • Must possess an active TS/SCI with appropriatePolygraph tobe considered for this role
**This position is contingent on contract award**

Were an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.

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