Information System Security Engineer (ISSO) IT Systems Engineer
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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Information System Security Engineer (ISSO) / IT Systems Engineer to serve as the Classified Information Security Lead for the organization. This Arlingtonbased role is responsible for managing and safeguarding Secret and TopSecret information across diverse research and operational environments.
Candidates must be U.S. citizens with an active Top Secret (TS) clearance and SCI eligibility.
Role Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary lead for classified information security ensuring full compliance with federal regulations governing the handling storage transmission and protection of national security information.
- Maintain the security posture of classified and unclassified systems including configuration monitoring and continuous improvement.
- Oversee cybersecurity compliance documentation and accreditation artifacts (e.g. security plans risk assessments POA&Ms).
- Execute contractspecific security duties supporting legal proceedings research operations and governmentsponsored programs.
- Support research environments spanning multiple sponsors classification compartments and nonstandard computing environments.
- Work closely with end users program managers and sponsors to meet contract milestones address technical needs and support new proposals and project launches.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship with an active TS clearance and SCI eligibility
- Strong understanding of federal regulations governing classified information (e.g. NISPOM ICDs RMF)
- Experience maintaining the security posture of classified and unclassified systems
- Proficiency with cybersecurity compliance documentation and system accreditation
- Ability to support diverse research environments including nonstandard or specialized computing setups
- Strong communication problemsolving and stakeholdercoordination skills
- Ability to balance enduser needs sponsor requirements and contract timelines in a fastmoving environment
Benefits
- You will serve as the lead authority for classified information security across a missiondriven organization.
- You will work directly with highimpact research programs legal operations and governmentsponsored initiatives.
- You will shape and maintain secure environments across multiple classification levels and technical architectures.
- You will play a critical role in enabling new research proposals and project execution while ensuring full compliance.
Required Skills:
U.S. citizenship with an active TS clearance and SCI eligibility Strong understanding of federal regulations governing classified information (e.g. NISPOM ICDs RMF) Experience maintaining the security posture of classified and unclassified systems Proficiency with cybersecurity compliance documentation and system accreditation Ability to support diverse research environments including nonstandard or specialized computing setups Strong communication problemsolving and stakeholdercoordination skills Ability to balance enduser needs sponsor requirements and contract timelines in a fastmoving environment
Required Education:
U.S. citizenship with an active TS clearance and SCI eligibilityStrong understanding of federal regulations governing classified information (e.g. NISPOM ICDs RMF)Experience maintaining the security posture of classified and unclassified systemsProficiency with cybersecurity compliance documentation and system accreditationAbility to support diverse research environments including nonstandard or specialized computing setupsStrong communication problemsolving and stakeholdercoordi
