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# Edge Information Systems Security Engineer

- **Company:** Hii's Mission Technologies
- **Location:** Springfield, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $85,185.0 - $185,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Big Data, Cyber Security, Information Systems, System Configuration, Data Security, Linux, Hardware Design, Internet Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Microsoft Software, NetApp Applications, Network Architecture, Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, Computer-augmented Design and Manufacturing, Splunk, Cisco, Servicenow, Vmware
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/edge-information-systems-security-engineer-isse-springfield-va--f975657f-8efd-4647-841c-85e2d8582dec

## About the Role

* 2-9+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field OR
 * 0-7+ years experience with Masters in related field OR
 * High School Diploma or equivalent and 6-13+ years relevant experience.
 * 7+ years of progressively responsible hands-on experience as an information systems security professional

Demonstrated proficiency and expertise in the following

 * Implementing and facilitating the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) within the DoD/IC
 * Applying secure configuration concepts, protocols, and security methodologies to local and Enterprise systems
 * Developing and implementing organizational-level cybersecurity programs, such as continuous monitoring, vulnerability managements, or incident response
 * Capturing, analyzing, and decomposing cybersecurity requirements applicable to information systems and developing solutions to address those requirements
 * Securing and evaluating information systems for compliance with DISA STIGs
 * Excellent initiative, motivation, problem-solving, and analytical skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
 * Active TS/SCI w/ ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a CI poly.

Preferred Requirements

 * Demonstrated hands-on proficiency and expertise in the following areas:
 * Configuring or operating industry-standard cybersecurity toolsets such as ACAS, Trellix, Splunk, ePO, Rapid7, and similar solutions
 * Operating ServiceNows Continuous Authorization and Monitoring (CAM) module to maintain an Information Systems body of evidence
 * Employing cyber resiliency engineering practices to include the methods, processes, modeling, and analytical techniques to identify and analyze proposed cybersecurity solutions
 * Working with a wide-range of vendors and technologies including Microsoft, Linux, Cisco, VMWare, NetApp, ServiceNow, etc., Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Cisco Network Systems, Computer Security, Cyberspace, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Documentation, Enterprise Protection, Environmental Work, Federal Government, Government, Hardware Development, High School Diploma, IT Requirements, Incident Response, Industry Standards, Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE), Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Integrated Circuits (ICs), Internet Security, Leading Edge Technology, Linux Operating System, Microsoft Product Family, NetApp Storage Systems, Network Architecture/Engineering, Problem Solving Skills, Process Modeling, Regulatory Compliance, Reverse Engineering, Risk, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Analysis, Security Architecture, Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), ServiceNow, Software Development,
Splunk, Sustainability, System Architecture, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Top Secret Clearance, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Department of Defense (DoD), United States Military, VMWare, Vehicle Fleets, Willing to Travel

## Description

* You will provide expert cybersecurity engineering support to edge system stakeholders-including system owners, information security professionals, system engineers, and administrators-to ensure systems remain in full technical alignment with organizational security requirements.
 * In this role, you translate cybersecurity policies, controls, and risk management guidance into actionable engineering recommendations that strengthen the security posture of distributed and mission critical edge environments.
 * Key responsibilities include evaluating system architectures, identifying security gaps, and advising teams on secure design principles, hardening strategies, and compliance obligations.
 * You will review technical implementations, validate control effectiveness, and guide stakeholders through security engineering activities related to system upgrades, deployments, and operational changes.
 * You may also support security assessments, documentation development, boundary protection planning, and risk remediation recommendations.
 * Additionally, you will travel up to 25% annually to engage with field sites, perform on site technical reviews, collaborate with local stakeholders, and ensure edge systems are designed, configured, and maintained in accordance with organizational and mission focused security expectations.


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