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Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
Albuquerque, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026
MTSI is seeking a Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)whose primary function will be to serve as the Program Office's information security professional responsible for managing all aspects of an organization's information security system, including researching, testing, training, and implementing programs designed to safeguard sensitive information from possible compromise.
Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:
  • The ISSE works with System Engineering teams to incorporate cyber resiliency objectives, techniques, and design principles into all system engineering and development efforts throughout the systems development life cycle (SDLC).
  • Develop and maintain documentation and diagrams for security tools, system environments, and cloud operations
  • Perform requirements analysis, design, and integration for complex software applications and collaboration infrastructures
  • Participate in the change management process, including reviewing Change Requests and assisting in the assessment of security impact of proposed changes
  • Write implementation and design documents describing how security features are implemented
  • Create and maintain information system security documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and provide guidance on active Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
  • Conduct periodic and continuous monitoring of the system, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with the authorization package

Required:
  • 10 years' technical experience in cybersecurity, information technology, or systems engineering
  • Must have experience working with Special Access Programs (SAPs)
  • Strong proficiency fault tolerance, and Reliability, Maintainability, Availability (RMA) subject matter.
  • Must possess excellent analytical skills and be capable of quantifying risk to enterprise systems and level of compliance with security policy
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) required

Advanced knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
  • Java, Python, Ruby and/or C
  • Linux Expertise (RedHat/RHEL or CentOS preferred)
  • Dynamic & Static Application Security Scanning (e.g., Arachni, OWASP ZAP, BurpSuite, Fortify, Checkmarx, etc.)
  • Virtualization and containers (EC2, Docker)
  • Infrastructure Security Scanning, Vulnerability Scanning (Twistlock, ACAS/Nessus)

Certifications:
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP).
  • Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP)
  • DOD Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process (DITSCAP)
  • DOD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP)

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelors Degree in related discipline

Clearance Requirements:
  • Current/active Top Secret/SCI; Current or recent DoD SAP access
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  • Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  • Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
  • 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
  • Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
    • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year 10 holidays/year
    • Flexible schedules
    • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
    • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
    • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
    • Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
    • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
    • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  • Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com


MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.


MTSI is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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