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# Security Engineer

- **Company:** Applied Network Solutions Inc
- **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Data Governance
- **Published:** July 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9058160/security-engineer

## About the Role

8+ years of experience as an ISSO, ISSE, or ISSM
Knowledge of data governance process and entitlement process understanding...familiar with sensitive data types and associated protections
Knowledge of Cloud Security (e.g. AWS or Azure Cloud)
Experience with requirements gathering and analysis, and client and stakeholder engagement through working groups and technical exchange meetings
Knowledge of system or security architecture
Ability to work both individually and in a team environment in an Enterprise-level organization
TS/SCI w/ Poly
HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

Experience with systems engineering
Knowledge of the RMF process and NIST 800-53 security controls
Knowledge of a national agency's corporate systems and their implementation of security controls
Ability to select 800-53 security controls and apply them to a system
Ability to assess residual risk based on threat and security control implementation
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor's degree

## Description

In this role, you'll directly impact a variety of client mission areas by supporting a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) client organization with the development and maintenance of an enterprise-wide Information Security (IS) program and assisting with the development of information security policy. You'll apply your vast knowledge to enterprise-wide problems across a myriad of mission areas. The role involves daily senior level engagement with various mission leads and systems owners regarding system security architecture through various technical working groups. (LCAT Information Asurance Eng 2)


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