ISSE

Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) (Junior to Mid Level)
R2DTS | Onsite (multiple location options) | Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI Poly
About R2DTS
R2DTS (Reliable Results-Driven Technology Services) is a Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Northern Virginia. We deliver cleared platform engineering, DevOps, Security, and AI/ML infrastructure for the Intelligence Community and DoD. As a small company, you'll work directly with leadership and your contributions will be seen.
The Opportunity
R2DTS has been awarded a new 7-year subcontract supporting a critical national security mission. We are looking for an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) who wants to grow their career on a long-term program. This role is a good fit for someone early to mid career who is eager to learn, takes ownership, and wants to build hands-on expertise in automation, CI/CD, and enterprise container platforms. We will invest in your training and certifications.
What You'll Do
• Execute all aspects of the cybersecurity program for Government Information Systems at multiple classification levels including:
• Work collaboratively with the technical team to manage and execute the program Continuous Monitoring (CONMON) process
• Implement patching and STIG on the IS as needed on LINUX systems
• Conduct vulnerability scan analysis and remediation plan creation and coordination
• Work with team to write and successfully execute Risk Mitigation Framework (RMF) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to address cyber security issues and liens
• Work with the program ISSE, accreditors and other system stakeholders to accurately represent the program’s cyber security posture to key Government decision makers
• Work with the team tech leads to drive cyber security awareness and requirements into the program development process
• Work with the project team to develop and document security controls implementations and create IS accreditation packages to include:
◦ Security Concepts of Operations (CONOPS)
◦ System Security Plans (SSPs)
◦ Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Plans (BCDRPs)
◦ Controls Family Policy and Procedures documents
• Acquire detailed system and programmatic knowledge while executing the cyber security program to develop subject matter expertise in the following areas
◦ The organizational structure of the program’s cyber security practice
◦ The documentation of the program’s cyber security controls
◦ The compliance requirements levied on the system by the Government enterprise
Required Qualifications
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph
• Experience in Information Technology, Information Assurance, Cyber Security or a related discipline plus
• Demonstrated strength with LINUX and STIG patching of systems
• Experience using vulnerability scanners
• Working knowledge of the Defense Information System Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and how they are applied to ISs
• Working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process as driven by ICD 503 and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800 series
• Good verbal, organization, and communication skills with the team, stakeholders and Government
• Willingness to work in a SCIF 90+%
• Security+ or comparable certification (or willingness to obtain within 3 months of starting)
Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced cyber security certifications such as Certified Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Global Information Assurance Certification, or similar
• Demonstrated experience working in the cyber security program of a large, multi-tiered, multi-classification level system
• Demonstrated experience pre-empting, identifying and mitigating security incidents
• Familiarity with large scale virtualization environments and cloud computing systems
• Demonstrated experience with XACTA 360
• Familiarity with cyber security technology (SIEM tools, Firewalls, IDS, IPS, etc.)
• Experience working in air-gapped or classified environments
Why R2DTS?
• Long-term stability on a new 7-year contract
• Meaningful mission work supporting the IC and DoD
• Paid training and certification support
• Direct access to leadership, with no layers of a large prime
R2DTS Benefits
• 100% paid healthcare, dental, and vision plans
• $3,600 HSA contribution
• Fully vested 401(k) contributions (6% dollar-for-dollar match plus a 5% profit share)
• Annual bonus
• Annual training and growth opportunities

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.