Information System Security Engineer II

Thunderbolt Logistics

$85K — $115K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, information technology, or related STEM field.
  • At least three years of professional experience in information security requirements and compliance.
  • Demonstrated ability in implementing security controls and configurations.
  • Experience with vulnerability scanning and system patching.
  • Possession of one of the specified cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CCNA-Security, CySA+, GSEC).

Responsibilities

  • Manage system security during its entire lifecycle from design to decommissioning.
  • Create and keep up-to-date security plans and reports.
  • Apply and oversee cybersecurity controls to protect systems.
  • Conduct vulnerability scans and remediate identified issues.
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure secure system architecture and design.
  • Track system compliance and assist in audits for security verification.
  • Utilize security tools to monitor system performance and health.
  • Keep leadership informed on risks and overall security status.

Benefits

  • Flexible working environment.
  • Encouragement of innovation and collaboration.
  • Fostering a transparent and inclusive workplace culture.
  • Commitment to employee engagement and continuous learning.
Full Job Description
Summary:

The ISSE is responsible for engineering, implementing, and maintaining secure system architectures and controls to support NSWCPD's mission. This includes guiding information assurance efforts throughout the system lifecycle (design, development, integration, operation, sustainment, decommissioning), ensuring compliance with DoD/Navy/NAVSEA cyber and information security policy, executing full RMF (Risk Management Framework) processes, and providing documentation and guidance to stakeholders (system owners, engineers, accreditation authorities etc.).

Job Responsibilities:

  • Manage system security throughout its lifecycle
  • Create and maintain security plans and reports
  • Apply and monitor cybersecurity controls
  • Conduct vulnerability scans and fix issues
  • Work with teams to ensure secure system design
  • Track compliance and support audits
  • Use security tools to monitor system health
  • Update leadership on risks and security status


Qualifications

  • Minimum Education: Bachelor or Master's degree in computer science, information technology, or an equivalent STEM l degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum Experience: Three (3) years professional experience capturing and refining information security operational and security requirements, and ensuring those requirements are properly addressed through purposeful development, and configuration; and implementing security controls, configuration changes, software/hardware updates/patches, vulnerability scanning, and securing configurations.
  • Minimum Certification Requirement: This position requires one of the following certifications:
    • CCNA-Security
    • CySA+
    • GICSP
    • GSEC
    • Security + CE
    • CND
    • SSCP
  • This Position requires a SECRET DOD clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance to execute the contract.

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