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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Systems Security Engineer - **Company:** Caci Inc - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $82,100.0 - $172,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Databases, Identity and Access Management, Zero Trust Network Access, Test Scripts - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9144559/information-systems-security-engineer ## About the Role Required: * Must hold a current Top Secret SCI clearance with ability to obtain poly prior to start * DOD 8140 Certification applicable to role (minimum Security+) * HS and 12+ years of experience, an AA and 10+ years of experience, BS/BA and 8+ years of experience, MS/MA and 6+ years of experience, or PhD and 4+ years of experience * Certification and two years of hands-on technical experience demonstrating progressively increasing responsibility for information assurance * Experience in ICD 503 certification and accreditation * Familiarization with NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 1, Guide for Applying the Risk Management Framework to Federal Systems; Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 1253; and NIST SP 800-53 Revisions 3 and 4, NIST SP 800-39, and NIST SP 800-30 * Maintain required technical and security training relative to cybersecurity duties in accordance with DoD Instruction 8510.01, Risk Management Framework for DoD Systems; NIST Special Publication 800-53, Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems Organizations; and DoD Directive 8570.01-M, IA Workforce Improvement Program * Willingness to learn new skills and new technologies Desired: * Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics * Familiarity with IC ITE services and classified environments * ITIL 4 Foundation Certification (or higher) ## Description * Support engineering solution design and development and their adherence to all aspects of applicable U.S. Government Information Assurance (IA) standards and programs, including Director of Central Intelligence Directives (DCIDs), IC Directive (ICD) 503, and associated DoD and NIST publications * Implements Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles and capabilities supporting the cybersecurity posture for the environment and the network; enforces compliance with Identity Credential and Access Management (ICAM) policies for all information systems, services, and solutions over the life of the contract * Research, analyze, and recommend security controls and their implementation in IT solutions using Risk Management Framework (RMF) and other applicable guidance * Oversee development of test cases, test scenarios, and specific test scripts that exercise and validate application of identified security controls; includes both expected positive and negative outcome testing for comprehensive cybersecurity coverage * Develop procedures and templates for Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation and related artifacts * Oversee all development and integration cybersecurity testing initiatives and ensures sufficient bodies of evidence artifacts are produced to demonstrate infrastructure security posture outcomes * Collaborate with program ISSO and government stakeholders of cyber hygiene best practices, vulnerability awareness, actions, and remediations, including those from DoD IAVA/IAVB, CERT CVE, and IC-related tracking databases * Guide and provide expertise into other cross-discipline IA controls or services (e.g., industrial security, physical security, special programs) for program and Government security personnel * Provide engineering services in support of operations transition * Aid in creation of content required documentation, reports, and data adhering to schedule, format, and content requirements specified by the contract ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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