Information System Security Engineer (MULTIPLE LEVELS)

Company Overview

XPECT Solutions, LLC has built a strong reputation by supporting our clients in meeting their strategic goals and mission objectives. We provide high quality resources for a wide range of IT and security solutions at best-value pricing. Our success is built on a solid foundation of well-vetted, highly technical personnel, a disciplined project management approach, and an overarching commitment to customer service. We develop, test, deploy, and support exceptional solutions that enhance system functionality, while maximizing reliability and availability, and ensure the tightest security. 

Job Overview

XPECT Solutions is looking for Information System Security Engineers (ISSE) at multiple levels (Jr./Mid./Sr.) at multiple locations. The Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) is responsible for designing, developing, and integrating secure information systems. Working closely with architects, developers, and security teams, the ISSE ensures that security requirements are embedded throughout the system lifecycle—from initial design to deployment and maintenance. This role involves conducting threat modeling, implementing security architectures, and validating system compliance with applicable standards such as NIST, RMF, and DoD directives. The ISSE is instrumental in bridging the gap between cybersecurity policy and technical implementation.

Core Responsebilities to include (but not limited to):

• Identify information protection needs for an IS and Network Environment
• Define IS and Network Environment security requirements in accordance with applicable cybersecurity requirements
• Design security architectures for use within the IS and Network Environment
• Design and develop cybersecurity-enabled products for use within an IS and Network Environment
• Integrate and/or implement security with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) for use within an IS and Network Environment
• Develop and implement security designs for new or existing network system(s). Ensure that the design of hardware, operating systems, and software applications adequately address cybersecurity requirements for the IS and Network Environment
• Design, develop, and implement network security measures that provide confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation
• Design, develop, and implement specific cybersecurity countermeasures for the IS and Network Environment
• Develop interface specifications for the IS and Network Environment
• Develop approaches to mitigate IS and Network Environment vulnerabilities and recommend changes to network or network system components as needed
• Ensure that network system(s) designs support the incorporation of our customer's directed cybersecurity vulnerability solution

Requirements

• AN ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE with the ability to obtain an SCI IS A MUST
• Experience can range from 2 - 12+ years (experience requirement will vary depending on level Jr./Mid./Sr.)
• Holds one (or more) of these Certifications:
  • Certified Systems Security Professional (CISSP),
  • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP),
  • Certified Secure Software Lifecycle (CSSLP)
  • (CISSP Special Focus) Information System Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP)
  • (CISSP Special Focus) Information System Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)
  • Similar or Comparable Security Focused Certifications
• Proven experience with the use and operation of security tools including Tenable Nessus and/or Security Center, IBM Guardium, HP Weblnspect, Network Mapper (NMAP), and/or similar applications.

Preferred Additional Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelors in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or other related discipline

 

Benefits

Xpect Solutions, LLC is a one-of-a-kind employer with a talented team that is cleared at various levels and is certified in dozens of industry-recognized certifications. Our talented staff are the key to our success. They bring the knowledge, experience and technical skills to deliver the best solutions to our customers.

We support our team by providing open communication, win-win partnerships with clients and vendors, a team-oriented culture, and a focus on professional development and growth for a long-lasting and happy career.

We offer a benefits package that is designed to keep our most important assets – our employees – healthy, happy, energized and moving forward. Our philosophy is simple – empower our employees with the benefits, resources and the financial incentives they need to be successful.

Benefits and Perks:

• A competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 3 weeks of annual PTO
• 11 days of Holiday PTO
• Performance Awards
• Referral Bonus Plan (of up to $5,000/year)
• Education Reimbursement/Training (of up to $2,500/year)