ISSE

Job Description
The Opportunity
• Apply hands-on security engineering skills across a complex mix of on-premise and cloud DoD systems

• Work alongside dedicated GRC, operations, and architecture teams to implement real security controls

• Develop deep expertise in STIG compliance, vulnerability management, and PAM security

• Build your technical toolkit across STIGviewer, SCAP, Tenable, and CyberArk

• Grow toward senior engineering roles with strong mentorship and technical challenge

Responsibilities
• Implement and document STIG configurations across assigned systems and platforms

• Conduct Security Impact Analyses (SIAs) for proposed system changes

• Execute automated configuration validation using SCAP Compliance Checker

• Manage vulnerability tracking and remediation workflows in Tenable SC

• Assess cloud infrastructure security posture using Tenable Cloud Security

• Support CyberArk PAM configuration and privileged access management

• Develop and maintain security configuration baselines

• Author technical security control implementation guides

• Support the Cybersecurity Architect with technical security implementations

Qualifications
Required:

• Active Secret or TS clearance

• 3–5 years of experience in security engineering or system hardening

• Hands-on experience with STIGviewer and SCAP Compliance Checker

• Working experience with Tenable SC or equivalent vulnerability management tools

• Knowledge of secure configuration management principles

Required Certification:

• DoD 8140.03M DCWF Basic tier certification — CEH

Desired Certification:

• DoD 8140.03M DCWF Intermediate tier certification — one of: CEH(P), RCCE Level 1, Cloud+, CPTE, FITSP-A, GCED, GCIH, GCSA, GICSP, GSEC, PenTest+, or Security+

Required Education:

• DoD 8140 Interim Education Options

Desired Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering

Desired:

• Experience with CyberArk PAM administration

• Familiarity with Tenable Cloud Security or equivalent cloud assessment tooling

• Exposure to DoD cloud environments (IL2–IL6)