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# Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

- **Company:** HELM POINT SOLUTIONS
- **Location:** Linthicum Heights, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $220,000.0 - $265,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cyber Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us1c627e03771ca30686cb9927a8473904/eaa

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience as an ISSE supporting contracts of similar scope and complexity, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a related field
 * Four additional years of experience may substitute for a degree

Certifications:

 * DoD 8570 IASAE Level 2 compliant (e.g., CISSP, CSSLP, or equivalent)

## Description

Helm Point Solutions is a woman-owned cybersecurity and physical security firm supporting the nation's most critical systems and infrastructure. We're seeking experienced Information Systems Security Engineers (ISSEs) to support vital intelligence operations that directly impact national security.
You'll join a skilled cybersecurity team responsible for strengthening the systems that protect the country's most sensitive missions-delivering standardized, scalable security solutions across multiple teams and environments.
What You'll Do
In this role, you will:

 * Conduct security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and ensure IA compliance.
 * Define, verify, and validate system security requirements and contribute to the design of security architectures.
 * Implement and integrate IA and cybersecurity solutions across complex technical environments.
 * Support architects and developers in applying security policies and enterprise security solutions.
 * Identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the program lifecycle.
 * Apply advanced knowledge in risk management, incident handling, intrusion detection, and security engineering.
 * Support certification and accreditation activities within NSA/CSS NISCAP, DoD RMF, and NIST RMF frameworks.

What You Bring, We're not just filling seats - we're building careers. At Helm Point, every team member matters. You'll be part of a close-knit, mission-driven company that:

 * Listens to your career goals
 * Rewards your contributions
 * Invests in your growth