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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) - **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Routing, Systems Development Life Cycle, Secure Coding, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Software Vulnerability Management, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Software Security, Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Devsecops - **Published:** July 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usf497ea0727e404f250f94225067b90ae ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. * 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information security. * 2+ years of experience in an Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE) capacity. * Strong knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, routing and switching, firewalls, VPNs, load balancing, and cloud networking. * Hands-on experience with Azure networking and cloud security services. * Experience implementing application security and DevSecOps practices in cloud environments. * Strong understanding of security and compliance frameworks, including: * NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) * FedRAMP * NIST SP 800-161 * NIAP / Common Criteria * Experience conducting security impact assessments and threat modeling. * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills., * Professional cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, Security+, Azure Security Engineer, AWS Security Specialty, or equivalent. * Experience with Kubernetes, container security, and Infrastructure as Code technologies. * Experience supporting highly regulated or enterprise-scale environments. * Familiarity with cloud-native security monitoring, automation, and compliance tooling. ## Description STAFFXPERT LLC is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) on behalf of our client in Washington, DC. This role is ideal for a cybersecurity professional with expertise in cloud security, security architecture, DevSecOps, and federal compliance frameworks. The selected candidate will play a key role in securing enterprise and cloud environments, supporting system authorization activities, and integrating security throughout the system development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities * Design and implement security controls for enterprise and cloud-based environments, including Microsoft Azure and AWS. * Integrate security requirements throughout the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), covering applications, operating systems, information systems, and CI/CD pipelines. * Design, evaluate, and secure cloud and enterprise architectures. * Configure and secure Azure networking components, including Virtual Networks (VNets), Network Security Groups (NSGs), Azure Firewall, Private Endpoints, routing tables, and access control mechanisms. * Assess the effectiveness of implemented security controls and configurations. * Support security authorization and accreditation activities through technical security engineering expertise. * Conduct security impact assessments for system, application, architecture, and configuration changes. * Perform threat modeling and risk analysis to identify and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities. * Implement Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) practices aligned with industry standards. * Apply application security best practices, including secure coding principles, dependency management, and vulnerability remediation. * Support DevSecOps initiatives by integrating security controls, scanning, monitoring, and automation within CI/CD pipelines. * Implement security best practices for containerized environments and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). * Develop security architecture documentation, technical standards, and risk-based security recommendations., * Work on mission-critical cloud and enterprise security initiatives. * Collaborate with experienced cybersecurity and engineering professionals. * Gain exposure to modern cloud security, DevSecOps, and security architecture practices. * Contribute to the design and protection of complex enterprise systems. ## Related Videos - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Kubernetes Security - Challenge and Opportunity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/412-kubernetes-security-challenge-and-opportunity) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [DevSecOps culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/783-devsecops-culture) ## Related Articles - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)