Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) 3

Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) 3

BTS Software Solutions is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer 3 to execute the Information Assurance mission. This opportunity is for a future award expected in October 2025.

Job Description :

The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) shall perform, or review, technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Cybersecurity standards and regulations, and recommend mitigation strategies. Validate and verifies system security requirements definitions and analysis and establishes system security designs. Design, develop, implement and / or integrate Cybersecurity and

security systems and system components including those for networking, computing, and enclave environments to include those with multiple enclaves and with differing data protection / classification requirements. Build Cybersecurity into systems deployed to operational environments. Assist architects and systems developers in the identification and implementation of appropriate information security functionality to ensure uniform application of Agency security policy and enterprise solutions. Support the building of security architectures. Enforce the design and implementation of trusted relations among external systems and architectures. Assess and mitigate system security threats / risks throughout the system development life cycle. Contribute to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification and awareness activities for system and networking operations. Review certification and

accreditation (C&A) documentation, provide feedback on completeness and compliance of its content. Support security authorization activities in compliance with NSA / CSS Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP) and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, and

prescribed NSA / CSS business processes for security engineering.

Primary Location : Annapolis Junction, MD

Clearance Requirement : Top Secret / SCI with Poly

Degree Requirement : Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

Relevant Experience :

• Participates as the primary security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and / or integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments
• Applies knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments
• Interacts with the customer and other project team members
• Participates as the primary security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and / or integration of IA architectures, systems, or system components
• Supports the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures
• Supports security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management
• Identifies overall security requirements for the proper handling of Government data
• Provide security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management
• Perform system or network designs that encompass multiple enclaves, to include those with differing data protection / classification requirements
• Recommend system-level solutions to resolve security requirements

Education and Experience :

Twenty (20) years experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity to include recent experience within the last five (5) years with Cybersecurity principles and technology, including access / control, authorization, identification and authentication, PKI, network and enterprise security architecture is required.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, four (4) additional years of ISSE experience maybe substituted.

A Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information

Security System Engineering, or related discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to eighteen (18) years of experience.

DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE III is required. (The CISSP-ISSEP specific certification is required for CWIP IASAE III compliance for this ISSE-3 LCAT.

Pay Range : $135,000-$155,000

The BTS pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role's responsibilities, the candidate's educational background, their work experience, and the specific competencies crucial for success in the role.

Company Overview :

BTS Software Solutions is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business who are community-focused innovators who transform ideas into technology to serve people. We recognize that innovation is only valuable when applied towards a needed solution. Technology has no value without the hard work to turn ideas into reality. Our roots are in helping save Soldiers' lives through technology. We bring that ethos to serving our community. We create solutions that touch people's lives - products to communicate, to connect companies with customers, to stay informed, to save lives, and to enhance lives.

We have a small company persona with a large company ethos and capabilities; we create elegant solutions for complex problems that will enrich people's lives. We offer one of the best benefits packages in the industry : Competitive health benefits package, PTO, 401K matching and vested from day one to name just a few of our benefits and perks.

BTS Software Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.