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Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

VTG Defense
Tysons Corner, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/27/2025 CLOSED ON 12/16/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) position at VTG Defense?

Overview

VTG seeks to hire an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) in McLean, VA to support the client and the team in defining security requirements; advises on, executes and oversees cybersecurity, information assurance (IA) programs, authority to operate (ATO), accreditation and authorization (A&A), User Activity Monitoring (UAM), and system security plans.


What will you do?

  • Lead for automated security testing efforts leveraging Sponsors enterprise scanning tools
  • Responsible for creation and delivery of the Monthly Vulnerability Scans
  • Responsible for creation and delivery of the Monthly Privileged Users and Admin report
  • Overall Lead for ensuring systems are secure by protecting data and ensuring need to know
  • Responsible for working with Tech team on creating any necessary POAM
  • Helps PM with the Contract Security Plan
  • Works with PM and Sponsor's Information System Security Manager and INFOSEC Program Council as necessary
  • Authors and maintains the programs System Security Plan (SSP) for A&A
  • Provides the required security education and plan to sponsor for the program
  • Authors and maintains the programs Automated Information Systems (AIS) Plan

Do you have what it takes?

Requirements

  • Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Minimum of 4-7 years' experience with:
    • Application security standards and processes
    • Accreditation and Authorization (A&A), including documentation, POAMs, and remediation
    • Application and data security requirements for authorities to develop and operation systems (ATD, ATO) such as encryption, role-based security, information assurance, and monitoring/auditing/reporting
    • Coordination with engineering team to implement security requirements
    • Agile / Scrum


VT Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.


 

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