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# Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) with DoD Clearance - mid-level

- **Company:** Veterans Inc.
- **Location:** Scott Air Force Base, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $125,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Comptia Pentest+ CE, Security Content Automation Protocol, Software Engineering, Software Vulnerability Management, Enterprise Software Applications, Cyberark, Information Technology, Scap Compliance Checker
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/58823099-information-systems-security-engineer-isse-with-dod-clearance-mid-level

## About the Role

Required:

 * Active Secret or TS clearance
 * 3-5 years of experience in security engineering or system hardening
 * Hands-on experience with STIGviewer and SCAP Compliance Checker
 * Working experience with Tenable SC or equivalent vulnerability management tools
 * Knowledge of secure configuration management principles
 * DoD 8140.03M DCWF Basic tier certification - CEH
 * DoD 8140 Interim Education Options

Desired Certification:

 * DoD 8140.03M DCWF Intermediate tier certification - one of: CEH(P), RCCE Level 1, Cloud+, CPTE, FITSP-A, GCED, GCIH, GCSA, GICSP, GSEC, PenTest+, or Security+
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering
 * Experience with CyberArk PAM administration
 * Familiarity with Tenable Cloud Security or equivalent cloud assessment tooling
 * Exposure to DoD cloud environments (IL2-IL6)

## Description

* Work alongside dedicated GRC, operations, and architecture teams to implement real security controls
 * Develop deep expertise in STIG compliance, vulnerability management, and PAM security
 * Build your technical toolkit across STIGviewer, SCAP, Tenable, and CyberArk
 * Grow toward senior engineering roles with strong mentorship and technical challenge, * Implement and document STIG configurations across assigned systems and platforms
 * Conduct Security Impact Analyses (SIAs) for proposed system changes
 * Execute automated configuration validation using SCAP Compliance Checker
 * Manage vulnerability tracking and remediation workflows in Tenable SC
 * Assess cloud infrastructure security posture using Tenable Cloud Security
 * Support CyberArk PAM configuration and privileged access management
 * Develop and maintain security configuration baselines
 * Author technical security control implementation guides
 * Support the Cybersecurity Architect with technical security implementations


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