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# Information Systems Security Engineer

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** Warner Robins, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $99,000.0 - $225,000.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Unix, Ubuntu (Operating System), Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Linux, Information Security Management, Intrusion Detection Systems, Information Systems Security Engineering Professional, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Security Information and Event Management, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Devsecops, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9125149/information-systems-security-engineer

## About the Role

* 3+ years of experience with guiding a client through the entire Risk Management Framework ( RMF ) and Authority to Operate ( ATO ) process
 * Experience working as an Information System Security Engineer ( ISSE ) , Information System Security Officer ( ISSO ) , or a role in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or IT Service Management
 * Experience in conducting enterprise vulnerability scanning using security applications such as ACAS, performing risk remediation efforts, conducting security control assessments, and integrating security principles to ensure compliance with DoD directives, and Security Technical Implementation Guides ( STIGs )
 * Experience with achieving system certification , accreditation, assessment, and authorization, including IATT and ATOs
 * Experience in engineering, implementation, and hardening robust security solutions, including firewalls, Int rus ion Detection and Prevention System ( IDS / IPS ) , and Security Information and Event Management ( SIEM ) tools to defend against emerging threats
 * Knowledge of the systems and sof tware engineering management process and its implementation, as applied to DoD acquisition processes throughout all life cycle phases
 * Knowledge of DoD communication, cybersecurity, and IT systems
 * Top Secret clearance
 * Associate's degree and 7+ years with Cybersecurity, Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience with Cybersecurity, or 9+ years of experience in Cybersecurity in lieu of degree
 * DoD 8140 IAT Level II Certification

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience with DevSecOps
 * Experience with Cloud technologies and environments such as AWS
 * Experience with Agile met hodologies
 * Experience with Operating Systems, including Linux, UNIX, Ubuntu, or Red Hat
 * Ability to apply Cybersecurity engineering met hods to solution develop ment life cycle activities
 * Ability to research emerging technology and apply it to cutting-edge problems
 * Possession of excellent presentation and collaboration skills
 * Master's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity
 * CISSP-ISSEP, CCSP, or CISM Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Top Secret clearance is required.

## Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your experience in system security engineering to help our country and assist our clients with critical missions?

You'll ensure requirements are effectively integrated into the system through purposeful security architecture, design, develop ment, and configuration. You will coordinate changes or modifications with the appropriate Information System Security Manager ( ISSM ) and implement and enforce all DoD cybersecurity policies and procedures, as defined by cybersecurity- related documentation. You'll perform the documenting, monitoring, updating, and managing systems to maintain an acceptable security posture and to achieve an Interim Authority to Operate ( IATO ) and Authority to Operate ( ATO ) .

You will support DoD and military clients in develop ing cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, including technical implementations, RMF, and analyzing policies . Assist in the develop ment of solutions to complex problems with hybrid systems from a cybersecurity perspective. Works with minimal supervision within established procedures and practices.

With mentoring, challenging hands-on problem-solving, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills , we focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers. Work with us as we secure and protect critical AI / ML networks for vital client missions and operations.


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