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# Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

- **Company:** KBR Inc
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $168,100.0 - $205,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Network Security, Network Planning and Design, Systems Architecture, Software Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Analysis, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** August 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9115011/information-systems-security-engineer-isse

## About the Role

* Active TS/SCI with a Polygraph
 * Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field and 8+ years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.
 * Prior experience as an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
 * Experience supporting Assessment & Authorization (A&A), Risk Management Framework (RMF), and cybersecurity compliance activities.
 * Strong understanding of computer architecture, networking, operating systems, and network security principles.
 * Experience conducting vulnerability assessments, security reviews, remediation activities, and continuous monitoring.
 * Demonstrated ability to develop, review, and maintain cybersecurity documentation and accreditation artifacts.

Desired:

 * Experience with multi-enclave architectures and differing classification requirements.
 * Professional cybersecurity certification such as CISSP, CASP+, Security+, GSLC, or equivalent.
 * Experience supporting enterprise vulnerability management and configuration management programs.
 * Experience working closely with ISSMs, network engineers, and system administrators to resolve cybersecurity findings.

## Description

* Design, implement, and integrate cybersecurity controls and information assurance solutions across network, computing, virtualization, cloud, and enclave environments.
 * Lead and support Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities, including development, review, and maintenance of RMF artifacts, accreditation documentation, standard operating procedures, and security plans.
 * Conduct vulnerability assessments, compliance reviews, and security scans; coordinate remediation activities with system administrators and developers to resolve vulnerabilities, policy violations, and security findings.
 * Review system architectures, network designs, and technical implementations to identify cybersecurity risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with sponsor and regulatory requirements.
 * Partner with ISSMs, system owners, and engineering teams to maintain secure system baselines, configuration management controls, continuous monitoring activities, and approved change management processes.
 * Develop and maintain operational and cybersecurity documentation, including concepts of operation, operations and maintenance procedures, scan results, security event monitoring policies, and authorization evidence packages.
 * Monitor, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and potential intrusion activity to protect systems and information from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or disruption.


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