Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

At Autonodyne we specialize in the command and control of autonomous vehicles. Our software suite sits at the nexus of Human-Machine Interface & Autonomy Behaviors. We are searching for an Information Systems Security Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate can effectively provide technical security engineering support to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems, networks, and related hardware and software within the organization. Responsibilities:

• Engineer, develop and implement security solutions that meet security control requirements across cloud, virtualized, and on-prem environments (e.g., OS, network devices, hypervisors, containers, SaaS), ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Establish hardened baselines and ensure application of STIGs and CIS Benchmarks; track evidence, waivers, and exceptions across systems and maintain auditable artifacts for compliance.
• Design, implement, document and maintain security control implementation artifacts (designs, configurations, test evidence), track compliance against NIST 800-171 and other control sets, STIGs/CIS Benchmarks, and manage POA&M items.
• Design secure configurations and build processes (images, golden baselines, infrastructure-as-code templates) applying least privilege, segmentation, encryption, and secure service configurations.
• Automate assessment and remediation using Nessus and other tools to integrate with patching and configuration management workflows.
• Integrate vulnerability scanning outputs into remediation plans; prioritize fixes, track POA&M items to closure, and validate mitigations through re-testing.
• Engineer robust identity and access management (SSO, MFA, RBAC) across cloud, on-prem, and enterprise platforms; ensure secure onboarding/offboarding and periodic access reviews.
• Implement logging, telemetry, and SIEM integrations; validate detection coverage and support response playbooks with reliable, engineered data sources.
• Document technical security designs, control implementations, and as-built configurations; maintain system security engineering artifacts to support audits and authorizations.
• Support assessment and authorization activities by providing engineering evidence, configuration baselines, and control test results; collaborate with ISSM/PMs and assessors.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship on secure configurations for Windows and Linux servers/workstations, network devices (firewalls, routers, switches), hypervisors (e.g., VMware/KVM), and containerized platforms.

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Comp TIA Security+ CE or equivalent IAT Level II Certification
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as ISSE or other IT security related role.
• Proficient general information systems knowledge and application to include knowledge regarding secure configuration of different operating systems, networking equipment and cloud computing environments
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to think critically and resolve technical security problems efficiently.
• Experience with technical writing and documentation, including creating clear engineering artifacts, configuration guides, security control implementation records, and audit-ready evidence.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive attitude and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• US Citizenship required.
• Active DoD SECRET clearance or above., * Master's degree in Cybersecurity, computer science, or related field.
• Pentest +, CEH, CISSP, or additional certifications beyond IAT Level II Certification
• Knowledge of scrum and agile software processes.
• Experience using and administering engineering workflow tools such as Jira, Confluence, and GitLab.
• Industry experience in the autonomy software and/or unmanned systems field.
• Active DoD clearance or above SECRET.

Travel: This position will likely involve travel to customer and non-customer sites principally in North America (up to 20%), but global travel is also possible. Other Criteria: Strongly prefer domicile near the Boston/Cambridge metro area but will consider non-local domicile - relocation to Boston area part of compensation package, if necessary. Security clearance: Active secret is required, TS with SCI eligibility preferred. Salary Range: $90,000-$130,000 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Autonodyne provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, genetic information, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, family care status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or with respect to any other protected class.

Autonodyne is a Boston-based software company working to provide additive autonomy to unmanned vehicles in land, sea, and air domains. Our technology stack applies mainly to the defense sector, but we view most of our work as dual use for commercial applications. We are a rapidly growing organization with over 100 people employed today. Our company culture balances delivering software solutions that make a difference with the relaxed office environment.