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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Systems Security Engineer (6836) - **Company:** MetroStar Systems - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Cyber Security, Digital Assets, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Monitoring, Network Segmentation, Network Protocols, OpenShift, Role-Based Access Control, Fortify (Software), Software Engineering, Istio, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Prisma Cloud Platform, Splunk, Devsecops, Microservices - **Published:** September 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9169179/information-systems-security-engineer-6836 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. * 7+ years of experience as a cybersecurity engineer with a specialization in designing and building implementations of required security controls; and implementing continuous monitoring and auditing of solutions for compliance with security controls. * Hands-on experience securing containerized/Kubernetes environments (OpenShift preferred). * Strong skills in specifying and implementing log collection into tools such as Splunk, and performing querying and analysis of aggregated logs to identify security-relevant anomalies or risks * Strong experience with designing and building implementations of required security controls (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, FedRAMP); and implementing continuous monitoring and auditing of solutions for compliance with security controls. * Experience with implementing controls for cloud, container, and DevSecOps services and solutions within IL5 to IL6+ environments. * Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and infrastructure components. * Experience performing periodic (Daily, Weekly, Monthly) security checks to support continuous monitoring aligned with the NIST Risk Management Framework. * Proficiency in incident response, security incident handling, and forensic analysis techniques. * Experience with security tools such as Fortify, Acunetix, and Prisma Cloud * Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * CISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements * Active TS//SCI clearance with CI poly SALARY RANGE: $180,000 - $200,00 The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including: * The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience * The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs * Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation * This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include ## Description We are seeking a skilled and motivated Sr. Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) II to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in safeguarding our organization's digital assets and sensitive information. The ideal candidate is a dedicated professional with a strong background in cybersecurity, a deep understanding of current threats and vulnerabilities, and the ability to implement robust security measures. As a Cybersecurity Engineer, you will contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of our cybersecurity infrastructure while staying abreast of emerging trends in the field., * Serve as a security engineering SME for containerized environments, service mesh technologies and microservices. * Design, implement, and manage security controls for containerized workloads solutions, including image scanning firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, and encryption mechanisms, runtime protection, role-based access control (RBAC), and network segmentation to ensure the organization's networks and systems remain secure. * Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows, ensuring compliance with RMF, NIST SP 800-53, ICD 503, and FedRAMP requirements. * Configure and optimize security monitoring and logging solutions and work with container security tools such as Prisma Cloud or similar. * Monitor network traffic, system logs, and security alerts to detect and respond to potential security incidents. Analyze and investigate anomalies and security breaches, taking appropriate actions to mitigate risks. * Monitor and assess threat intelligence feeds, conduct threat analysis, and perform risk assessments to proactively identify emerging threats and vulnerabilities. * Collaborate with platform engineers, ISSOs, and developers, among other cross-functional teams, to establish, embed, and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures throughout the system lifecycle. * Conduct regular security assessments of container orchestration platforms, microservices, and APIs to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications and recommend mitigations. * Develop and implement incident response plans to effectively address security breaches, incidents, and other security concerns. * Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, software development, and compliance, to integrate security into all phases of the development lifecycle and ensure a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity. * Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of security architecture processes, control implementation procedures, configurations, and continuous monitoring strategies. 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