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# Information Systems Security Engineer / Officer

- **Company:** CTI, Inc.
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $270,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Information Systems Security Engineering Professional, NetApp Applications, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Data Processing, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careersingovernment.com/job/2550025/isse-isso-multiple-levels-fully-cleared-with-polygraph-req-jobs/

## About the Role

* Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph
 * Must be a US Citizen
 * This position is open to multiple levels of years of experience; two (02) years within the last five (05) years must be directly related to Information Systems Security Engineering / Operations:
 + Level 04 requires a minimum fifteen (15) years of experience
 + Level 03 requires a minimum twelve (12) years of experience
 + Level 02 requires a minimum nine (09) years of experience
 + Level 01 requires a minimum six (06) years of experience
 * Minimum of High School Diploma
 * DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level I or higher.
 * Experience as an ISSO/ISSE with emphasis on Defense-in-Depth principles, network, and enterprise security architecture
 * Experience applying the principles of the NIST 800-53 including the procedures in the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
 * Familiarity with STE/STN requirements
 * Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with several of the following: current security tools; hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; encryption techniques/tools.
 * Experience completing security evaluations of software systems or architectures to ensure they meet security requirements.
 * Experience preparing and maintaining SSPs and other security related documentation.
 * Experience proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies, preferably on a large software or IT program.
 * Demonstrated experience performing day-to-day security operations of large, complicated information and information processing systems.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

 * DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level 2 or 3
 * Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) Certification
 * Computer Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification
 * Ability to ensure the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system
 * Support continuous monitoring of networks to detect and correct areas of security non-compliance, unmitigated vulnerabilities, and other risks
 * Perform regular audits of information systems
 * Assist the information systems security manager in preparing the information system for periodic reaccreditation



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