Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

We are seeking Information System Security Engineers (ISSEs) to join a high-performing team of experts in Cybersecurity, Cloud, and Systems Engineering. This team will support the development and sustainment of secure enclaves, providing enterprise services and cyber network defense capabilities.

As an ISSE, you will be responsible for conducting security assessments, engineering secure solutions, automating defensive cyber activities, and advising leadership on risks and mitigation strategies. Candidates should bring expertise with technologies such as ePO, Splunk, ACAS, Azure Automation, STIG/SCAP, and Active Directory to secure complex mission systems and ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.

Candidates must be willing to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review technical security assessments of computing environments to identify vulnerabilities and compliance gaps
• Engineer unique cybersecurity solutions to support Cyber Threat and Defensive Operations
• Automate security monitoring, threat assessments, and reporting functions
• Analyze system and organizational security posture trends; provide findings to the ISSM/ISSO
• Recommend cybersecurity measures and mitigations based on evolving threats and vulnerabilities
• Implement security controls in alignment with DoD policies and principles of confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation
• Recommend and plan modifications based on exercise results and security testing outcomes
• Mitigate or recommend acceptance of identified risks and deficiencies during certification and testing activities

Requirements

• US Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI Clearance or higher level
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of leadership experience. OR equivalent professional experience.
• IAT/IAM/IASAE Level III (DoD 8570 compliance)
• 5-8 years of demonstrated performance in related technology areas
• Advanced skills in one or more of the following: 
  • Active Directory (AD, DS ADFS, AD CS, WSUS)
  • ePO, Splunk, STIG/SCAP, YUM, ACAS automation
  • Azure VPN Gateways, Azure Monitor/Log Analytics

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in cybersecurity or related technical field
• Technical certifications in Microsoft Azure or related cloud technologies

About Us
For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients’ toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ