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# Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

- **Company:** POWER3 SOLUTIONS, LLC
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $200,000.0 - $270,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Information Systems Security Engineering Professional, Network Planning and Design, Systems Architecture, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** June 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8995002/senior-information-systems-security-engineer-isse

## About the Role

* 14+ years of IA System Architecture and Engineering (IASAE) experience, including the last 5 years working with defense-in-depth technologies
 * 2+ years conducting security risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analysis
 * IASAE Level III Certification (CISSP-ISSEP or CISSP-ISSAP)

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Master's degree in Computer Science or IT Engineering (may substitute for 6 years of experience)

## Description

* Design, develop, implement, and integrate secure IA (Information Assurance) architectures and system components.
 * Ensure that systems - including platform IT and program-of-record systems - are secure, functional, and compliant with policy.
 * Perform security-focused system/network designs that span multiple enclaves and data classifications.
 * Apply RMF processes and security risk methodologies, including threat modeling and vulnerability assessments.
 * Collaborate with diverse technical teams while maintaining consistency through standardized protocols and training.


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