Sr. Information Systems Security Engineer III (6618)

<p>As&nbsp;<strong>Sr. Information Systems Security Engineer III</strong>, you’ll embed Zero Trust principles into system security engineering to maintain acceptable risk posture throughout the system lifecycle. This is a hands‐on, execution‐focused position critical to advancing Zero Trust maturity in air‐gapped and classified environments.</p> <p>We know that you can’t have great <a href="https://www.metrostar.com/">technology services</a> without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are <strong>obsessed </strong>with<strong> </strong>our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.</p> <p>If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!</p> <p><strong>What you’ll do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Partner directly with the Zero Trust Architect to implement Zero Trust designs across identity, device, network, application, and data security domains.</li> <li>Translate Zero Trust architecture patterns into RMF compliant security controls and system implementations.</li> <li>Support deployment and integration of Zero Trust capabilities such as identity centric access control, least privilege, segmentation, and continuous verification.</li> <li>Assess existing system architectures against Zero Trust objectives and recommend engineering changes to reduce risk.</li> <li>Support modernization efforts by ensuring Zero Trust requirements are incorporated into system upgrades and new solutions.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What you’ll need to succeed:</strong></p> <ul> <li>An active TS/SCI clearance</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)</li> <li>10–12 years of total professional experience, with 7 years specifically in information systems security engineering, including hands-on RMF / ICD 503 work and exposure to Zero Trust or modern security architectures</li> <li>Demonstrated experience supporting ICD-based RMF authorization, ATO, and continuous compliance activities</li> <li>Ability to communicate security risks, risk responses, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders</li> <li>Experience working in classified or Intelligence Community environments, including enclave-based or air-gapped systems</li> </ul> <p>SALARY RANGE: &nbsp;$175,000 - $200,000</p> <p>The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, ski