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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Systems Security Engineer 2 - **Company:** Akina, Inc. - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $173,000.0 - $212,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Systems Engineering, User Authentication, Cyber Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Public Key Infrastructure, Systems Integration, Information Technology - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/3d8ba1c2-9483-49a1-bf56-af092a3a2d34 ## About the Role * Security Architecture design and cross-domain solutions * DoD RMF, NIST RMF, and NISCAP compliance processes * COTS/GOTS Cryptography, PKI, Identification, Authentication, and Authorization * Multi-enclave environment security and threat/vulnerability risk mitigation * Security testing, change management, and contingency planning * DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level II ISSO2 Qualifications: Twelve (12) years of experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. Must include recent experience (within the last 5 years) with Cybersecurity principles and technologies (access/control, authorization, PKI, and network/enterprise security architecture). Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a related discipline. Four (4) years of additional ISSE experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree. Certifications: DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level II required. ## Description Perform technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability and non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards. Validate and verify system security requirements, establish system security designs, and build security architectures across multi-enclave environments. Support security authorization activities in compliance with DoD RMF, NIST RMF, and NISCAP processes. * Serve as the primary security engineering representative on project teams for designing, developing, implementing, and integrating secure networking, computing, and enclave environments. * Design system and network solutions that encompass multiple enclaves, including those with differing data protection/classification requirements. * Support the Government in enforcing trusted relationships among external systems and architectures. * Apply security engineering expertise across system integration, cross-domain solutions, COTS/GOTS cryptography, PKI, intrusion detection, and access/control mechanisms. * Perform security planning, risk analysis, risk management, threat mitigation, and review C&A documentation for completeness. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Blazing Accessibility Basics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/568-blazing-accessibility-basics) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Gaps in CSS, EU Accessibility Act and more!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1314-wearedevelopers-live-gaps-in-css-eu-accessibility-act-and-more) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) ## Related Articles - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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