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# Cybersecurity Engineer (ISSE)

- **Company:** CAE
- **Location:** Tampa, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Applicant Tracking Systems, Systems Engineering, Audit Trail, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Administration, Security Content Automation Protocol, Systems Architecture, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Nessus, Devsecops, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18006420?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18006420%2FCybersecurity-Engineer-Isse-Florida-Tampa

## About the Role

* Education: AAS, BA, or BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
 * Certifications: Completion and maintenance of certifications and training in accordance with AFI 17303 and DAFMAN 171305. Qualification per DoDD 8140.01, DoDD 8140.02, and DoD 8140.03 required.
 * Acceptable baseline certifications: CISSP, CISM, CASP, CEH, CHFI, or DoD IAMII/III equivalents.
 * Clearance: Active Secret Clearance is required.
 * Experience: 2 to 7 years performing ISSE duties within DoD or equivalent regulated environments.
 * Training: DISA ESS Administrator 201/301 and ePO 5.10 are preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with eMASS, Trellix ePO, ACAS, SCAP/STIG tools, Evaluate-STIG or similar tools.

Security Responsibilities

Must complywith all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

 * Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

## Description

The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) will provide ISSE/DevSecOps support to the C17 program, collectively referred to as "ISSE support." The ISSE ensures traceability of security controls to system security requirements, supports the acquisition process, and integrates cybersecurity requirements into the full ATS architecture through disciplined security engineering practices. This role requires expert knowledge of DoD cybersecurity systems engineering guidance, RMF processes, acquisition security requirements, and integration activities across multiple enclaves and system architectures., * Provide ISSE support in accordance with contract requirements, ensuring cybersecurity principles and controls are integrated into architecture, development, configuration, and operational processes.

 * Trace cybersecurity controls to system security requirements documented in the acquisition process, ensuring proper alignment and verification.
 * Capture, refine, and document information security requirements and integrate those requirements across the entire ATS through secure architecture, development, and configuration.
 * Apply systems engineering processes and cybersecurity design principles referencing RMF, DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 5000.83, DoD TPP Guidebook, and NIST SP 800160.

C17 Program Cybersecurity Support

 * Support the C17 Lead ISSO and C17 TS Cybersecurity Program by planning, documenting, and implementing required cybersecurity controls and security engineering activities.
 * Collaborate with ISSOs to perform vulnerability analyses, update and maintain RMF artifacts, and support ongoing compliance activities across C17 systems.
 * Assist in audit log reviews, ACAS scans, STIG assessments, and implementation of endpoint protection, host-based security, and data-loss prevention measures.
 * Collaborate with network administrators to create and maintain PPSM entries for assigned systems in accordance with DISA requirements.
 * Maintain authorized hardware and software baselines, working closely with configuration management teams across multiple enclaves.
 * Assist with vulnerability scanning utilizing DoD-approved tools such as Nessus Security Center and take part in supply-chain evaluations of products and services integrated into the operational environment.


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