Information Systems Security Engineer - TS Clearance Required

Required Active Top Secret Clearance: Definite United States citizenship with a verified, current TS clearance and immediate SCI eligibility.

The Opportunity

StaffRight Associates is seeking a high-energy, visionary Information Systems Security Engineer to serve as our Classified Information Security Lead. This critical leadership role commands total oversight of vital data defense systems, shielding highly sensitive National Security assets up to the Secret and Top-Secret/SCI thresholds.

Operating within an advanced, multifaceted research ecosystem, you will champion the compliance framework for complex, non-standard computational environments. This is a premier opportunity to align cutting-edge cybersecurity strategies with elite federally sponsored research goals, establishing a resilient security posture that directly enables technological innovation and national defense compliance.

What You’ll Do

• Champion the comprehensive protection and strategic administration of classified and unclassified infrastructures across Secret and Top-Secret/SCI domains.

• Enforce absolute alignment with rigorous federal regulatory protocols governing the generation, storage, transmission, and defense of critical national security records.

• Architect and maintain exhaustive cybersecurity documentation, creating robust System Security Plans (SSPs) to assure full compliance with diverse agency frameworks.

• Drive continuous cross-functional collaboration to navigate nuanced researcher requirements, contract milestones, and agency expectations for rapid project launches and proposals.

• Synthesize advanced technical controls within complex, non-standard computational and laboratory testing architectures.

• Validate institutional compliance during specialized legal proceedings, active research operations, and government-backed strategic initiatives.

What You Bring

• Active Top Secret Clearance: Definite United States citizenship with a verified, current TS clearance and immediate SCI eligibility.

• Cybersecurity Leadership: Deep professional experience acting as an ISSO, ISSE, or Systems Security Lead within the Aerospace, Defense, or Federal Contracting sectors.

• Technical Compliance Mastery: Authoritative knowledge of federal security authorization processes, risk management frameworks, and system hardening benchmarks.

• Adaptive Systems Engineering: Proven background managing security architectures for unconventional, non-standard operational environments and research infrastructures.

• Academic Foundation: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution alongside 8 to 20 years of progressive expertise in information assurance.

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Core Compensation: Highly competitive base annual salary ranging from $140,000 to $160,000, commensurate with specialization and clearance depth.

• Performance & Equity Incentives: Direct eligibility for elite contract-based performance rewards and organizational milestone recognition.

• Health & Wellness Perks: Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance packages paired with comprehensive mental health resources.

• Future Planning: Exceptional retirement planning featuring an industry-leading 10% 401(k) organizational contribution alongside comprehensive life insurance policies.

• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off (PTO) schedule, structured parental leave options, and robust relocation assistance for qualified candidates entering the regional hub.

Joining StaffRight Associates

When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you’re doing more than pursuing a job, you’re aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions.

We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.