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# Information Systems Security Engineer, Entry Level

- **Company:** Independent Software
- **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Routing, Network Segmentation, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Network Routers, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Nessus, Splunk, Network Server, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9193026/information-systems-security-engineer-entry-level

## About the Role

* Experience with vulnerability scanning and security compliance
 * Experience with Tenable.sc, Nessus, and Splunk
 * Working knowledge of DoD STIGs, RMF, and NIST 800-53
 * Knowledge of servers, virtualization, routers, switches, firewalls, VLANs, routing, and network segmentation
 * Strong communication and teamwork skills
 * Ability to respond to after-hours requests as required in a 24x7 environment, Candidates must meet one of the following
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or related discipline; OR
 * Associate's degree in a related discipline, technical certification such as Security+, and two (2) years of general IT experience; OR
 * High School Diploma/GED and four (4) years of general IT experience, including at least one (1) year of information systems security experience

Federal Government ISSE experience of similar scope and complexity is desirable.

Certifications:

 * Active DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or IASAE Level I compliance required

Clearance Requirement:

 * Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

## Description

* Configure, operate, and maintain Tenable.sc and Nessus
 * Conduct vulnerability and STIG compliance scans and troubleshoot scanning issues
 * Analyze findings and coordinate remediation with system administrators and ISSEs
 * Use Splunk to correlate security data and develop dashboards and compliance reports
 * Support RMF activities, continuous monitoring, patch verification, audits, and assessments
 * Develop and refine scanning policies, baselines, and SOPs
 * Test and evaluate system configurations in a lab environment
 * Provide security operations support as needed


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