Job Description

Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
Ft. Meade, MD · Government/Military
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Full-Time | Fully Funded

Make an Impact. Secure the Nation’s Most Critical Systems.

Power3 Solutions is supporting a cybersecurity and physical security firm committed to protecting the infrastructure that underpins national security. We’re looking for a mission-driven Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (Sr. ISSE) to support high-visibility government programs. This is a unique opportunity to work across diverse teams, support a variety of projects, and apply standardized security practices that drive consistency and excellence across the customer’s enterprise.

What You’ll Do
In this role, you will:

• Support the assessment and security of complex systems across multiple government programs.
• Design, develop, implement, and integrate secure IA (Information Assurance) architectures and system components.
• Ensure that systems — including platform IT and program-of-record systems — are secure, functional, and compliant with policy.
• Perform security-focused system/network designs that span multiple enclaves and data classifications.
• Apply RMF processes and security risk methodologies, including threat modeling and vulnerability assessments.
• Collaborate with diverse technical teams while maintaining consistency through standardized protocols and training.

What You Bring
Required Qualifications:

• 14+ years of IA System Architecture and Engineering (IASAE) experience, including the last 5 years working with defense-in-depth technologies
• 2+ years conducting security risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analysis
• IASAE Level III Certification (CISSP-ISSEP or CISSP-ISSAP)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or IT Engineering (may substitute for 6 years of experience)

Benefits include:

• CareFirst Gold Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing & Performance Bonuses
• Annual Education & Training Allowance
• Leave Buy-Back Program
• Community Engagement Opportunities

Salary Range: $200,000 – $270,000
Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, location, and contractual requirements.

Power3 Solutions does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, protected veteran status, or other non-merit factor.