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# Information Assurance and Security Engineer

- **Company:** AMERICAN SYSTEMS
- **Location:** Middletown, RI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $79,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Data Analysis, Software System Penetration Testing, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Linux, Regression Testing, Red Team (Cyber Security), Software Requirements Analysis, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88735012/1

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
 * Active Secret clearance or eligibility for reinstatement.
 * Three or more years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, systems engineering, T&E, systems administration, or a related field.
 * Demonstrated experience planning and executing T&E activities, analyzing results, tracking deficiencies, and verifying corrective actions.
 * Familiarity with DoD/DoW acquisition processes, including post-Milestone C support and sustainment.
 * Experience with Linux and/or Windows systems.
 * Experience supporting cybersecurity engineering, system security, or information assurance activities.
 * Ability to analyze technical documentation, engineering changes, test results, and cybersecurity findings.
 * Strong written, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills.
 * Ability to obtain and maintain applicable cybersecurity certifications., * Experience supporting U.S. Navy programs, shipboard systems, tactical networks, or fleet operations.
 * Experience with cybersecurity testing, penetration testing, red team activities, vulnerability assessments, and security control assessments.
 * Experience supporting production, fielding, modernization, configuration management, obsolescence management, and sustainment.
 * Knowledge of RMF, Program Protection, Anti-Tamper, supply chain risk management, and system hardening.
 * Experience with BYG-1, NPES, Strategic Systems Programs, HBSS, or similar mission systems.
 * Experience working with government test organizations or operational test agencies.

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## Description

Join a team of driven, supportive, and highly skilled professionals supporting DoD/DoW programs in Newport, Rhode Island. We offer a robust benefits package, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, along with flexibility to help you manage your work hours and personal needs through a single accrual leave plan.

We are seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to provide cybersecurity engineering, systems engineering, and Test and Evaluation (T&E) support. The ISSE will support the integration, assessment, testing, deployment, and sustainment of mission and tactical network systems throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including post-Milestone C production, modernization, and sustainment activities.
Responsibilities
Provide cybersecurity and systems engineering support throughout the system lifecycle.

 * Support DoD/DoW acquisition activities, including technical reviews, developmental and operational testing, post-Milestone C production, modernization, and sustainment.
 * Plan, coordinate, and execute T&E events, including cybersecurity testing, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, red team activities, and operational testing.
 * Develop and review test plans, procedures, objectives, scenarios, data requirements, reports, and corrective action documentation.
 * Analyze test results and cybersecurity findings to identify vulnerabilities, deficiencies, interoperability concerns, and remediation requirements.
 * Support regression testing and verification of corrective actions.
 * Review system requirements, engineering changes, configuration changes, and technical documentation for cybersecurity and operational impacts.
 * Support Linux and Windows systems administration in tactical network and mission system environments.
 * Provide recommendations to improve system security, readiness, risk posture, and sustainment.
 * Prepare technical briefings, status reports, risk summaries, and action-item tracking.
 * Support Program Protection, Anti-Tamper, supply chain risk management, system hardening, and RMF activities.
 * Travel to government, vendor, fleet, and operational sites as required.