Cleared security engineering careers in Fort Meade, MD
Information Assurance & Security Engineering
Architecting Compliance and Defending Networks in Fort Meade, MD.
At GS Consulting, we treat cybersecurity compliance and architecture as engineering disciplines, not paperwork exercises. We help government contractors and mission focused teams build secure technology that survives real operational pressure. We are hiring cleared security engineers, officers, and evaluators to manage the Risk Management Framework (RMF), drive continuous monitoring, and design uncompromised system architectures for the Intelligence Community.
View Open BilletsSecurity Philosophy
Beyond the Checklist: Security That Survives Operational Pressure.
We approach cyber defense as a workflow, control, and accountability problem. Our teams do not just assess risk; they engineer the solutions that mitigate it.
Whether you are an ISSO supporting the Information Systems Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) program, an ISSE authoring Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, or a Network Evaluator testing susceptibility to attack, your work at GS Consulting will ensure that critical agency assets operate securely within an acceptable level of risk. You will design, integrate, and validate the systems that protect our nation's most sensitive data boundaries.
Open Roles
Open Roles: Security & Assurance
We are currently hiring for the following labor categories at Levels 1 through 4. Clearance and customer eligibility requirements vary by billet.
Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
Define security requirements and design robust system architectures. Develop System Security Plans, Risk Assessment Reports, and implement engineering solutions against projected threats.
View role ISSOInformation Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Maintain operational security postures. Continuously monitor NSA/CSS networks to correct non compliance, mitigate vulnerabilities, and prevent insider threats using RMF processes.
View role ISSDInformation System Security Designer (ISSD)
Advise customers in defining functionality by designing system architecture. Employ systems security engineering principles to implement, plan, and configure secure solutions.
View role CSSMComputer Systems Security Manager (CSSM)
Maintain the availability and integrity of computing infrastructure. Promote security features for C&A, detect intrusions, and review investigative processing of security incidents.
View role NENetwork Evaluator (NE)
Evaluate operational networks for weaknesses. Advise on countermeasures, conduct vulnerability and protocol analysis, and utilize network security diagnostic utilities.
View role CSDCryptographic Security Designer (CSD)
Provide cryptographic principles and key management techniques. Conduct crypto mathematical studies and provide design guidance for secure algorithm implementation.
View roleBaseline Requirements
Baseline Qualifications
Because of the strict compliance and operational frameworks of our federal contracts, applicants within the Information Assurance career area must meet these baseline requirements.
Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
Ability to meet contract, customer, and site access requirements for the specific billet.
DoD 8570.01-M / 8140 compliance, such as CISSP, CAP, Security+, or role specific IAM/IAT level certifications.
Willingness to work on site at government facilities in the Fort Meade, MD area.
Ready to architect the defense?
If you possess the clearance, the certifications, and the engineering discipline, we want you on our team. Send us your resume to discuss which LCAT fits your expertise.