ISSE jobs in Fort Meade, MD
Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
Security architecture, system security design, risk assessment, and information assurance engineering.
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Architecting Security That Survives Operational Pressure
At GS Consulting, we do not view cybersecurity as a paperwork exercise. We treat it as a rigorous engineering discipline. We help government contractors and mission focused teams build secure technology capabilities that survive real operational pressure and meet strict federal contract requirements.
As an Information Systems Security Engineer with GS Consulting, you will be the architect of our defensive posture. You will define security requirements, design robust system architectures, and implement security designs that mitigate projected threats. You will work backward from the operational problem to design holistic technology and security models that allow the Intelligence Community to execute its mission without losing control of sensitive data.
Mission and Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Our ISSEs are the bridge between system engineering and information assurance. Depending on your LCAT level, you will be expected to:
- Define information system security requirements by designing resilient system architectures and implementing comprehensive security designs.
- Assess the effectiveness of security solutions against present and projected threats, using rigorous systems security engineering principles.
- Produce formal System Security Plans, Risk Assessment Reports, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices.
- Drive Certification and Accreditation packages and conduct risk assessments throughout the system life cycle.
- Continuously monitor security relevant changes of the IT system and advise customers on implementing solutions through planning, training, and configuration.
Technical Domains
Required Technical Domains
Successful ISSEs at GS Consulting must possess deep practical experience in several of the following technical domains:
- Computer and Information Systems Design and Development
- Information Security, Cyber Security, and Network Security
- Vulnerability Analysis, Penetration Testing, and Computer Forensics
- Systems Engineering and Information Assurance Processes
- System and Network Administration
Preferred Degree Fields
Degrees must be from an accredited institution in one of the following disciplines: Computer Science, General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Information Assurance, Information Security, or Information Systems.
Qualification Paths
LCAT Qualification Paths
We are actively staffing billets across all four ISSE levels. Please review the experience requirements below. Relevant experience must fall within the technical domains listed above.
Level 1
- Associate Degree plus 4 years of experience
- Bachelor Degree plus 2 years of experience
- Master Degree plus 0 years of experience
Level 2
- Associate Degree plus 7 years of experience
- Bachelor Degree plus 5 years of experience
- Master Degree plus 3 years of experience
- Doctorate plus 0 years of experience
Level 3
- Associate Degree plus 10 years of experience
- Bachelor Degree plus 8 years of experience
- Master Degree plus 6 years of experience
- Doctorate plus 4 years of experience
Level 4
- Associate Degree plus 13 years of experience
- Bachelor Degree plus 11 years of experience
- Master Degree plus 9 years of experience
- Doctorate plus 7 years of experience
Ready to architect the defense?
Send us your resume. Please include your active clearance level and the specific ISSE level you are targeting based on your engineering experience.