Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

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Position Title: Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Location: Tampa, FL (USSOCOM HQ)

Position Overview:

S2Technologies is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support critical cybersecurity initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in information system security engineering, with demonstrated experience applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to federal information systems in alignment with NIST SP 800-37. This role also requires hands-on expertise in security engineering and architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as part of integrated project team designing and developing organizational information systems or upgrading legacy

• Employ best practices when implementing security controls within an information system including software engineering methodologies, system/security engineering principles, secure design, secure architecture, and secure coding techniques.

• Apply expert knowledge of cybersecurity policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop and implement a secure enclave environment.

• Possess documented experience contributing to the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of information systems under Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) compliant Risk Management Framework (RMF).

• Coordinate security-related activities with information security architects, senior information security officers, information system owners, common control providers, and information system security

• Document changes to systems and

• Assist with developing and maintaining system policies and procedures for network security, virus protection, user accounts, maintenance, and utilization.

• Engineer and implement security solutions.

• Provide remediation of vulnerabilities identified on infrastructure devices.

• Analyze information assurance-related technical problems and provide engineering support in solving these problems.

• Ensure compliance with DoD guidance, regulations, and instructions as they pertaining to the unit's systems/networks.

• Notify the government when changes to DoD guidance, regulations, and instructions impact the unit's systems/networks.

• Perform vulnerability and risk analyses of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle.

Required Qualifications:

• DoD 8570 IASAE Level III certification (Government will allow a 3-6 month waiver to obtain the required concentration of either ISSAE or ISSAP).
• Bachelors' Degree in Computer Science or related field, OR equivalent experience/combined education with 5+ years of professional experience.
• 5 years performing security engineering and architecture.
• Note: 10+ years of security engineering and architecture experience can be used instead of Bachelors' Degree in Computer Science.

Skills & Tools:

• Demonstrated knowledge of C2 systems, CIP/COP platforms, and operational task organization structures.
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed units and reporting operational capability gaps.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for technical training and coordination.

• Experience in implementing, training, and documenting software systems, including SOCOM or Joint operational platforms.
• Proven leadership and/or coordination across Combatant Commands and Joint Task Forces.
• Experience in operational planning, software fielding, and mission command integration.
• Participation in or leadership of AoR-level working groups and technical forums.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel globally in support of operational units.

Clearance Required

• ACTIVE Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility

Education

• Bachelors' Degree in Computer Science or related field, OR equivalent experience/combined education with 5+ years of professional experience.

S2Technologies is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , physical or mental , protected veterans' status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Applicants living in a HubZone designated area receive preferential selection when meeting all other required qualifications.