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# Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

- **Company:** Cyber Defense Technologies
- **Location:** Englewood, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Elasticsearch, Information Security Management, Log Analysis, Logstash, Data Logging, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Kibana, Cyber Warfare, Elk Stack, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9029907/information-system-security-engineer-isse

## About the Role

Cyber Defense Technologies (CDT), a leading small business cybersecurity and engineering firm, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) onsite in Englewood, CO with a Secret Clearance or Higher. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security engineering, risk management framework, and hands-on experience with ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for log analysis., * Bachelor's degree in Systems Security, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or related Engineering discipline.

 * 3-5+ years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, or related roles.
 * Relevant certifications (e.g. Security +, CISSP, CEH, CYSA+)
 * Hands-on experience with ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).

## Description

* Design, test and implement secure operating systems, networks, security monitoring, and tuning.
 * Responsible for the management of IT security systems and applications, incident response, digital forensics, loss prevention, and eDiscovery actions, conducting risk and vulnerability assessments, and developing and implementing security controls.
 * Research, evaluate, and recommend new security tools, techniques, and technologies in alignment with program security strategy.
 * Configure and utilize the ELK Stack for centralized logging, analysis and security monitoring.


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