We are actively seeking a skilled Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to join our technology-driven team supporting a critical government customer. In this role, you will be the driving force behind our operational security posture, ensuring that vital information systems are protected, compliant, and continuously monitored., Security Architecture & Engineering

• Design, build, and integrate robust Information Assurance (IA) and security components across networks and multi-enclave environments with varying classification levels.
• Partner with system architects and developers to embed security features directly into the engineering lifecycle, ensuring secure-by-design architectures.
• Architect and evaluate cross-domain solutions, ensuring trusted data relationships between internal, external, and government systems.

Risk Management & Vulnerability Assessment

• Lead comprehensive technical security assessments to identify system vulnerabilities, assess threats, and implement effective mitigation strategies throughout the program lifecycle.
• Apply deep expertise in core IA principles, cryptography (COTS/GOTS), identity/access management, intrusion detection, auditing, and contingency planning.

Compliance & Authorization Leadership

• Drive security authorization processes, ensuring strict alignment with NSA/CSS NISCAP, DoD RMF, NIST RMF, and related security engineering practices.
• Oversee, review, and validate Certification and Accreditation (C&A) documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Enforce robust configuration and change management practices for all security-impacting system updates.

Technical Leadership & Advocacy

• Serve as the principal security engineering representative for system integration efforts.
• Provide expert-level guidance, evaluate the work of fellow security engineers, and collaborate with IT staff to achieve broader IA objectives.
• Proactively advocate for, and recommend improvements to, organizational IA policies and procedures.

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a closely related discipline. (Note: 4 additional years of direct ISSE experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree).
• Experience: A minimum of Five (5) years of ISSE experience on programs of similar scale and complexity.
• Recent Experience: Must include at least 4 recent years (within the last 4 years) of hands-on experience with core cybersecurity technologies and principles, including access control, identification and authentication, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and enterprise/network security architecture.

Certifications Required:

• Must maintain DoD 8570 compliance with IAT III certification, a higher level ISSE position may require an IASAE II certification.

Position requires active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph

Pay Range:$ 155,000-$255,000

• Please note that the listed salary range for this position at M2 Technology Group is intended as a helpful guide, not a fixed guarantee. We strive to build offers that are equitable and competitive by looking at a variety of factors. Your final compensation will be tailored based on your individual experience, educational background, specialized skills, and the specific demands of the role.

Personal Time Off & Holidays

• Employees earn 20 Days of Personal Time Off Annually *Want more? Earn an extra day every anniversary for up to 25 Days!
• Three Tiered Medical Plans from CareFirst BCBS
• $5,500 Medical Opt-Out
• Dental, Vision, LTD and STD- 100% Company-paid

401k (Nothing but the best here!)

• 10% Employer Contribution (No match needed!) 7% Safe Harbor - 3% Profit Sharing
• Includes Safe Harbor and Profit Sharing - Immediate Vesting!

Training & Education Reimbursement

• Up to $7,500 Training/Tuition Reimbursements
• Flexible Additional Training Support Available Upon Request

Charity Donation Match

• Feeling Charitable?
• $250 Annual Donation Match to any Charitable Organization

Pet Adoption

• Need a furry companion?

Referral Bonus & Company Events

• $7,500 Referral Bonus
• Quarterly Happy Hours, Annual Picnic, Holiday Party, Movie Nights, All Hands Meet Ups

Other Perks

• Swag Drops!, Flexible work schedule, Employee Appreciation Awards, Work Anniversary Gifts, Newborn Gifts

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M2 Technology Group provides high-assurance cyber and engineering support to federal, defense, and intelligence community programs. We bring that same rigor, discipline, and execution-focused approach to commercial assessments, delivering practical solutions designed for real-world operational environments.