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# Senior Information Assurance Security Engineer

- **Company:** Telos Corporation
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $190,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Xacta, PHP (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Apache HTTP Server, Software Suite, Cyber Security, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Scripting, Software Security, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Api Management
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18061464?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18061464%2FSenior-Information-Assurance-Security-Engineer-D-C-Washington

## About the Role

* An active Top-Secret Clearance is required with ability to obtain a TS/SCI Polygraph.

 * Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training or work experience (6 years).

 * 5+ years of relevant IT Security/Computer Science/Information Security Experience required.

 * Experience using Python to build API Integrations

 * Demonstrated ability to work tasks autonomously.

 * Strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels are required.

 * A professional attitude regarding attention to detail and customer service and excellent organizational skills are required.

 * Detail oriented with an emphasis on high quality of deliverables.

 * Experience using Python to build API Integrations

 * Strong understanding of application security requirements and best practices

 * Experience in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex technical issues.

Desired Additional Skills:

 * Experience with other scripting languages such as PHP, JSON, or Apache Velocity highly desired.

 * Risk Management Framework and NIST security requirements highly desired.

 * Experience with the Xacta software suite or other GRC automation tools.

The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to access sensitive information, which requires US citizenship.

## Description

* Collaborate with stakeholders and other system engineers to understand requirements and translate them into automated API integrations leveraging Xacta 360 and Xacta.io's API capabilities.

 * Learn and become familiar with the Xacta Software Suite, deployment methodologies and integration with customer security processes.

 * Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operational performance and streamline customer Risk Management Framework workflow processes.

 * Interacts daily in person, via email and phone conversations with a large user base to provide user support to Xacta software users.

 * Complete assignments with independent thought and action within the scope of specific assignments.

 * Work cooperatively with other Telos employees, government agencies, and other industry partners.


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