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Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) – Skill Level 3

Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Jan 2026

About the role

Kaizen Approach is currently seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to perform or review technical security assessments of computing environments to identify vulnerabilities, non-compliance with established Cybersecurity standards and regulations, and to recommend mitigation strategies. In this role, the ISSE will validate and verify system security requirements and analyses, establish system security designs, and design, develop, implement, or integrate Cybersecurity and security system components across networking, computing, and enclave environments with varying data protection and classification requirements. The position involves building Cybersecurity into systems deployed to operational environments and assisting architects and systems developers in implementing appropriate information security functionality to ensure uniform application of Agency security policies and enterprise solutions. The ISSE will support the development of security architectures, enforce trusted relationships among external systems and architectures, and assess and mitigate system security risks throughout the system development life cycle. This role also includes contributing to security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification, and awareness activities, reviewing certification and accreditation documentation for completeness and compliance, and supporting security authorization activities in accordance with NSA/CSS, DoD, and NIST Risk Management Framework processes.

Requirements:

Must have the ability to participate as the primary security engineering representative on engineering teams supporting the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments, including Cybersecurity architectures, systems, and system components.
Must possess the ability to apply knowledge of Cybersecurity policies, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.
Must be capable of interacting with customers and other project team members to support coordinated security engineering activities.
Must have the ability to support the Government in enforcing the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
Must possess the ability to support and provide security planning, security assessment, risk analysis, and risk management activities.
Must be capable of identifying overall security requirements for the proper handling of Government data and recommending system-level solutions to resolve identified security requirements.
Must have the ability to perform system and network designs that encompass multiple enclaves, including environments with differing data protection and classification requirements.
Must have twenty years of experience as an Information Systems Security Engineer supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity, including recent experience within the last five years with Cybersecurity principles and technologies such as access control, authorization, identification and authentication, public key infrastructure, and network and enterprise security architecture, or eighteen years of experience with a qualifying master’s degree, or twenty-four years of ISSE experience if no bachelor’s degree is held.
Must have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, or four additional years of ISSE experience may be substituted for the degree, and must be DoD 8570 compliant with IASAE III, including CISSP-ISSEP certification for CWIP IASAE III compliance.
Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.

Salary Range: A variety of factors can impact the final salary offered, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant work experience, specialized skills and competencies, education, and certifications. About Kaizen Approach At Kaizen Approach, we truly care about our team, offering flexibility for a balanced life, competitive compensation, and a robust benefits package that supports you and your family. We prioritize well-being with premium healthcare, financial and family support, retirement planning, and ongoing learning. With 4 weeks of PTO, 11 holidays, gifted 401k, profit sharing, and paid training, we’re committed to your growth and happiness—both at work and beyond! Kaizen Approach is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified ap