Columbia Technology Partners · 3 days ago
Information Systems Security Engineer Level 2 (FORECASTED)
Annapolis Junction, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$7,000/mo - $20,000/mo
12+ years expColumbia Technology Partners is a Woman-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business specializing in technology and management consulting. The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) will evaluate and enhance the security posture of complex computing environments, conduct technical security assessments, and support architects and developers in implementing agency security policies.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyManagement Consulting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the lead security engineering representative on teams designing, developing, implementing, evaluating, or integrating secure systems, networks, and enclave environments
Apply knowledge of cybersecurity policy, procedures, and workforce structure to develop secure architectures and solutions
Collaborate closely with customers and cross‑functional project teams
Support the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures
Conduct security planning, assessments, risk analysis, and risk management activities
Identify comprehensive security requirements for handling government data
Perform secure system or network design across multiple enclaves with differing classification or data protection needs
Recommend system-level solutions that address identified security requirements
Assess and mitigate system security risks throughout the program lifecycle
Review certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation for completeness and compliance
Support authorization activities aligned with NISCAP, DIACAP, NIST RMF, and NSA/CSS security engineering processes
Apply system security engineering expertise in areas including:
System security design and engineering lifecycle
Cross-domain solutions
COTS/GOTS cryptography
Identification, authentication, and authorization
System integration and risk management
Intrusion detection, contingency planning, and incident handling
Configuration and change management
Auditing, testing, and IA principles (confidentiality, integrity, non‑repudiation, availability, access control)
Qualification
Required
Twelve (12) years of ISSE experience supporting programs of similar scope and complexity
Recent (within the last five years) experience with cybersecurity principles and technologies such as access control, authorization, identification and authentication, PKI, and enterprise/network security architecture
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited institution
In lieu of a bachelor's degree, an additional four (4) years of ISSE experience may be substituted
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants
DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE II is required
This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph
Benefits
Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.
Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.
Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.
Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you.
Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.
Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.
Company
Columbia Technology Partners
Columbia Technology Partners is a technology and management consulting company that provides cybersecurity and systems engineering services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase