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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Systems Security Engineer - **Company:** Innovative Defense Technologies - **Location:** Fall River, MA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Linux, Identity and Access Management, Information Security Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Terraform - **Published:** May 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/job/detail/87148560/Information-Systems-Security-Engineer ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related STEM field (or equivalent professional experience) * 3+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity engineering, infrastructure engineering, systems engineering, or related technical security roles * Required Certification: Security+ CE, or equivalent Level I or II IAT/IAM DoD 8140 certification * Experience with Assessment & Authorization efforts for DCSA ATO management, including hands on eMASS experience * Experience securing Linux and/or Windows operating environments * Hands-on experience with security monitoring, system hardening, vulnerability remediation, or infrastructure security engineering * Understanding of core security concepts including access control, system hardening, logging, vulnerability management, and secure architecture principles * Experience troubleshooting complex technical security or infrastructure issues * Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders * Ability to work in a highly regulated or compliance-driven environment What Makes You Stand Out * Experience working within Department of Defense, federal, or other regulated security environments * Preferred Certifications: CySA+, CASP+ CE, CISA, CISM, CISSP * Familiarity with security frameworks such as RMF, NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs, or Zero Trust architecture principles * Experience with SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, or security analytics platforms * Experience supporting cloud, containerized, or virtualized infrastructure environments * Hands-on experience with automation frameworks such as Ansible, Terraform, or CI/CD-integrated security workflows * Experience with detection engineering, alert tuning, log pipeline integration, or telemetry engineering * Strong systems thinking and ability to design practical, scalable security solutions * Demonstrated initiative in identifying security improvement opportunities and driving technical solutions ## Description Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking an is seeking an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to be part of our Security team and based out of our Fall River, MA location. The Information System Security Engineer will support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of technical security capabilities across enterprise and mission-focused information systems. This role is responsible for integrating security into infrastructure and platform architectures, engineering security tooling and automation, improving monitoring and detection capabilities, and supporting the implementation of technical security controls. Clearance & Location Requirements: * All applicants must currently possess an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. * This is an on-site position. Requiring 5 days in office, based out of our Fall River, MA location. What You Will Do: * Design, implement, and improve technical security controls that protect enterprise and mission systems. Support secure architecture decisions, infrastructure hardening, and implementation of security best practices across virtual, physical, and modern platform environments. * Develop, maintain, and optimize security monitoring, detection, and protection tooling. 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