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Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) Philadelphia, PA DoD Secret Clearance Required

Watershed Security
Watershed Security Salary
Philadelphia, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2026
Job Description

Watershed Security, is a Veteran Owned Small Business with over 20 years’ Cybersecurity and Government Contracting experiencing. Watershed is looking for a Journeyman Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) in Philadelphia, PA. The successful candidates will have experience coordinating and enacting required security changes, with in various levels of an organization, ensuring compliance with published policies; conducting cybersecurity vulnerability and threat analysis; and support cyber incident-response by isolating potentially effected assets, initial investigation and data collection, through status updates/reporting.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent technical degree
  • Must have at least one of the following active certifications: CCNA-Security, CySA , GICSP, GSEC, Security CE, CND, SSCP
  • Years of Experience: 3 years practical experience in a cybersecurity or A&A related field
    • Collaborate with various levels of the organization to implement required security changes and ensure compliance with established security policies and standards
    • Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity vulnerability and threat assessments to identify and mitigate risks to information systems
    • Lead cyber-incident-response efforts, including isolating affected systems, conducting initial investigations, collecting relevant data, and providing status updates and reports to leadership
    • Provide guidance on best practices and recommend improvements to the organization's security posture
    • Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to protect sensitive data from internal and external threats
    • Support continuous monitoring of information systems and provide regular status reports on security compliance
    • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging cybersecurity threats and industry best practices
  • Clearance Level: Top Secret; US Citizen
  • Ability to possibly provide onsite support in Philadelphia PA. Some/all remote work may be an option, however the norm will be onsite support. This will be dependent upon customer needs and classification level of work being performed
  • Some travel may be required
  • Experience with the Navy RMF Process Guide (RPG), and Navy A&A tools such as ACAS, eMASS and eMASSter
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, Project). Self Starter; detail oriented; able to brief senior level staff
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience supporting 5 or more Navy Packages (achieving and/or maintaining ATO)
  • Experience with the NAVSEA RMF Business Rules

Contingent upon award

PAY RANGE

Final salary is influenced by factors such as location, contract labor categories, experience, skills, education, and certifications. Watershed offers competitive compensation, medical and dental benefits, educational reimbursement, 401K plans with matching, 15 days of PTO to start and 11 paid holidays per year. The proposed salary range for this position is: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 USD.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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