Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced
Information System Security Engineer (ISSO) / IT Systems Engineer to serve as the
Classified Information Security Lead for the organization. This Arlington-based role is responsible for managing and safeguarding
Secret and Top-Secret information across diverse research and operational environments.
Candidates
must be U.S. citizens with an
active Top Secret (TS) clearance and
SCI eligibility.
Role Responsibilities- Serve as the primary lead for classified information security, ensuring full compliance with federal regulations governing the handling, storage, transmission, and protection of national security information.
- Maintain the security posture of classified and unclassified systems, including configuration, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee cybersecurity compliance, documentation, and accreditation artifacts (e.g., security plans, risk assessments, POA&Ms).
- Execute contract-specific security duties supporting legal proceedings, research operations, and government-sponsored programs.
- Support research environments spanning multiple sponsors, classification compartments, and non-standard computing environments.
- Work closely with end users, program managers, and sponsors to meet contract milestones, address technical needs, and support new proposals and project launches.
Requirements- U.S. citizenship with an active TS clearance and SCI eligibility
- Strong understanding of federal regulations governing classified information (e.g., NISPOM, ICDs, RMF)
- Experience maintaining the security posture of classified and unclassified systems
- Proficiency with cybersecurity compliance, documentation, and system accreditation
- Ability to support diverse research environments, including non-standard or specialized computing setups
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder-coordination skills
- Ability to balance end-user needs, sponsor requirements, and contract timelines in a fast-moving environment
Benefits- You will serve as the lead authority for classified information security across a mission-driven organization.
- You will work directly with high-impact research programs, legal operations, and government-sponsored initiatives.
- You will shape and maintain secure environments across multiple classification levels and technical architectures.
- You will play a critical role in enabling new research, proposals, and project execution while ensuring full compliance.
