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# Senior Information Systems Security Engineer

- **Company:** Nyla Technology Solutions
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $197,000.0 - $232,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** User Authentication, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Intrusion Detection Systems, Information Systems Security Engineering Professional, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b019bfdf9ede11b1

## About the Role

System Security Design & Architecture: Applied expertise in designing, building, and deploying IA components in networking, computing, and multi-enclave environments.
Risk Management Framework (RMF): Practical experience navigating and executing security authorization activities under the DoD RMF, NIST RMF, and NISCAP guidelines.
Vulnerability & Assessment Expertise: Hands-on experience conducting technical security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, and developing mitigation strategies.
Life Cycle System Security Engineering: Proven knowledge of security engineering principles across the software/system lifecycle, including configuration control, change management, incident handling, and auditing.
Core IA Principles: In-depth understanding of confidentiality, integrity, availability, non-repudiation, access control, identification, authentication, and authorization.
Cross-Domain & Cryptography Knowledge: Familiarity with cross-domain solutions, commercial (COTS) and government (GOTS) cryptography, and intrusion detection systems.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 15+ years of professional software development experience OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 19+ years of hands-on technical software engineering experience in lieu of a degree.

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Desired Skills

Deep familiarity with prescribed NSA/CSS business processes for security engineering and certification.
Experience in contingency planning, incident handling, and live operational threat mitigation.
Advanced cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, ISSEP, CASP+, or CISM).



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