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# Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

- **Company:** Abacus Technology
- **Location:** Hanscom Air Force Base, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $180,715.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cyber Security, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9145546/information-systems-security-engineer-isse

## About the Role

10+ years experience in cyber security or information assurance including technical experience related to cryptographic engineering architecture, requirements determination, development, and implementation. Master's degree in an engineering field. Must hold one of the following certifications: CISSP, CISM, GSLC, or CCISO. Experience with security systems engineering involving hardware and software operating systems and application solutions. Experience with security features and/or vulnerability of various operating systems. Knowledge of IA vulnerability testing. Experience with cryptographic development and certification processes in accordance with NSA/CSS policies. Experience with System Security/Program Protection Implementation on major system developments, knowledge of Program Protection Plan development. Experience supporting US Government contract proposals as IA/security engineering subject matter expert, and implementation of DoD and Federal security processes. Knowledge of
security control development and maintenance associated A&A documentation IAW RMF. Must have solid communications skills and be capable of working with all levels of an organization. Must be a US Citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance.

## Description

* Assist in the coordination of system security implementation and processes for the development or modification of systems.
 * Provide subject matter expertise to all acquisitions and security documentation as defined in DODI 8500.01 "Cybersecurity".
 * Assist in the system assessment and authorization (A&A) and COMSEC Certification.
 * Assist with the design, development, implementation, integration of systems information assurance/cybersecurity and cryptographic architecture.
 * Serve as a PMO expert of system security implementation on assigned systems to include IA security protections and requirements.
 * Conduct technical and nontechnical reviews and observe audits as necessary to support development and test efforts.


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