Cybersecurity Engineer - ISSE

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer - ISSE to provide advanced technical support in securing information systems within IT and Operational Technology environments. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with DoD cybersecurity standards, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage risk and compliance across complex systems. This role offers the opportunity to work onsite at Fort Belvoir, VA, supporting critical defense initiatives with a focus on secure system design and implementation.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized cybersecurity project tasks to support initiatives.
• Integrate electronic processes and methodologies to resolve system-level cybersecurity issues.
• Analyze information security requirements to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Apply analytical and systematic approaches to resolve workflow and planning challenges.
• Provide cybersecurity engineering support throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Support demonstration, deployment, and implementation of secure information systems.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks across IT and OT environments.
• Maintain familiarity with key DoD / NIST OT and cybersecurity standards and issuances.
• Collaborate with DLA and other government stakeholders effectively.
• Manage official communications using government-issued devices.

Required skills

Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Level III Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level III Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level III Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate Cisco Certified Network Administrator Microsoft Azure Security Technologies Amazon Certified Security DoD Secret Clearance NIST 800-82 OT Security Guidance NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework

Preferred skills

Operational Technology (OT) Security Purdue (PERA) Model DoDI 8500.01 Cybersecurity DoDI 8510.01 Risk Management System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Security

Education requirements

Degree

Bachelor

Major

Computer Science

Job Requirements