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# Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

- **Company:** AMERICAN SYSTEMS
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Salary:** $159,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** High-Level Architecture, Issue Tracking Systems, Information Security Management, Automated Information System (AIS), Information Technology, Cybercrime, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9060321/information-system-security-engineer-isse

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree and 11-12 years of related work experience
 * TS/SCI clearance
 * U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
 * Must meet DoD 8140 qualification requirements for the Systems Security Analyst work role, designated as work role code 461 at the Advanced proficiency level

## Description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

 * Design, implementation, and verification of secure IT infrastructure and participation in planning, development, and deployment.
 * Provide advisory support to the ISSM on ATO extensions and BoE review.
 * Perform high level architecture/security engineering responsibility.
 * Ensure automated information system (AIS) and network nodes are operated, maintained, and
 * Analyze, design, and implement technical security controls for complex information systems in accordance with RMF, NIST, and DoD requirements.
 * Perform configuration assessments, vulnerability assessments, and risk assessments for systems, applications, and supporting infrastructure.
 * Configure, deploy, and validate security tools and technologies to monitor, detect, and protect against cyber threats.
 * Support the development, documentation, and maintenance of assessment and authorization (A&A) packages, including system security plans (SSPs), plans of action and milestones (POA&Ms), and supporting artifacts.
 * Conduct security impact analyses for system changes and recommend appropriate security engineering solutions.
 * Participate in incident tracking and remediation activities; support root-cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.


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