Central Texas Recruiting
Information Systems Security Engineer - 2
Central Texas Recruiting, Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States, 20701
#Hiring: Information Systems Security Engineer - 2 (ISSO Duties)
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Salary: $180,000+ per year
Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph Required
Schedule: Full-time On-site
About the Role Central Texas Recruiting is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) Level 2 with ISSO duties to perform technical security assessments and implement information assurance across secure networking and enclave environments. This role supports security planning, risk management, certification, and accreditation activities while ensuring compliance with NSA/CSS and DoD cybersecurity frameworks. The ideal candidate will work closely with architects, system developers, and government customers to design and enforce trusted relationships and secure architectures.
Key Responsibilities Participate as security engineering lead on teams designing, developing, and integrating secure systems and IA architectures Support government enforcement of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures Conduct system security assessments and recommend mitigation strategies Provide security planning, risk analysis, risk management, and compliance reviews Review certification and accreditation documentation for completeness and compliance Apply expertise in RMF, NIST 800-53 controls, intrusion detection, incident handling, and security testing Interpret security directives, policies, and provide guidance to system owners and administrators Collaborate with Intelligence Community programs supporting RMF processes
Qualifications & Requirements
U.S. Citizenship Required Education & Experience:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline required (4 years ISSE experience may substitute) 14 years ISSE experience on similar programs and contracts required Technical Skills & Certifications:
DoD 8570.01-M compliance with IASAE Level 2 required CISSP certification required Full understanding of RMF process and procedures Experience implementing NIST 800-53 controls and self-testing Experience reviewing vulnerability scans Relevant ISSO, ISSM, or ISSE cybersecurity experience Experience supporting Intelligence Community RMF processes Additional Requirements: Strong written and oral communication skills Experience providing technical support from a System Administration or Systems Engineering perspective
About the Role Central Texas Recruiting is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) Level 2 with ISSO duties to perform technical security assessments and implement information assurance across secure networking and enclave environments. This role supports security planning, risk management, certification, and accreditation activities while ensuring compliance with NSA/CSS and DoD cybersecurity frameworks. The ideal candidate will work closely with architects, system developers, and government customers to design and enforce trusted relationships and secure architectures.
Key Responsibilities Participate as security engineering lead on teams designing, developing, and integrating secure systems and IA architectures Support government enforcement of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures Conduct system security assessments and recommend mitigation strategies Provide security planning, risk analysis, risk management, and compliance reviews Review certification and accreditation documentation for completeness and compliance Apply expertise in RMF, NIST 800-53 controls, intrusion detection, incident handling, and security testing Interpret security directives, policies, and provide guidance to system owners and administrators Collaborate with Intelligence Community programs supporting RMF processes
Qualifications & Requirements
U.S. Citizenship Required Education & Experience:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline required (4 years ISSE experience may substitute) 14 years ISSE experience on similar programs and contracts required Technical Skills & Certifications:
DoD 8570.01-M compliance with IASAE Level 2 required CISSP certification required Full understanding of RMF process and procedures Experience implementing NIST 800-53 controls and self-testing Experience reviewing vulnerability scans Relevant ISSO, ISSM, or ISSE cybersecurity experience Experience supporting Intelligence Community RMF processes Additional Requirements: Strong written and oral communication skills Experience providing technical support from a System Administration or Systems Engineering perspective