Senior Information Security Specialist Engineer (ISSE)

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Introduction:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Information Security Specialist Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of secure cloud-based and enterprise systems. This role requires deep technical expertise in cloud security, secure engineering practices, and federal cybersecurity standards. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, capable of translating complex technical concepts for diverse audiences and contributing to enterprise-wide security initiatives.

This is a proposal-based position; employment is contingent upon contract award and funding availability.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Brief technical and non-technical stakeholders on complex security topics, ensuring clarity and actionable insights.

• Prepare detailed written reports, whitepapers, and oral presentations for internal and external audiences.

• Design and implement secure cloud-based solutions using automation and infrastructure-as-code principles.

• Provide expert-level guidance on AWS and Microsoft Azure security architectures and services.

• Ensure compliance with government security standards and frameworks, including NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, and NIST Privacy Framework.

• Conduct industry research to develop technical comparisons, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations.

• Apply Agile, SAFe, and CI/CD methodologies to integrate security into the software development lifecycle.

• Lead or co-lead enterprise technology projects, collaborating with architects, developers, and integrators.

• Provide hands-on support for the implementation, operation, and maintenance of secure infrastructure and applications.

• Develop, maintain, and revise information security policies, standards, and guidelines.

Location:
This position will be based in Clarksburg, WV. This is a hybrid position, so you must be within commuting distance of Clarksburg, WV.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in information security engineering or related technical roles.

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) – Required.

• Demonstrated expertise in cloud security, particularly with AWS and Azure.

• Strong understanding of NIST RMF, security and privacy controls, and federal compliance requirements.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage enterprise-level security initiatives.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Top Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field.

• Cloud Security Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate).

• Experience with tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, and container security platforms.

• Familiarity with secure DevOps practices and zero trust architecture.

Applied Information Sciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.