Sr. Networking Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) - U.S. Citizenship Required

Description

ZenPoint Solutions LLC (“ZenPoint Solutions”) is a rapidly expanding Information Technology (IT) services company in the federal sector. We foster a thriving, ambitious work environment that prioritizes employee well-being and a positive company culture. We invite you to join our team and help us shape a dynamic future as we deliver innovative solutions to address the nation's most critical IT missions.

Clearance Requirement: Candidates must hold an active Top Secret at the time of application

Work Location: Washington, DC

Work Schedule (onsite): Fully onsite, 5 days per week at the customer’s facility

Position Overview: ZenPoint Solutions is seeking a Sr. Networking Information System Security Engineer (ISSE). The Sr. Networking ISSE is responsible for designing, developing, and integrating secure information systems. Working closely with architects, developers, and security teams, the Sr. Networking ISSE ensures that security requirements are embedded throughout the system lifecycle—from initial design to deployment and maintenance. This role involves conducting threat modeling, implementing security architectures, and validating system compliance with applicable standards such as NIST, RMF, and DoD directives. The Sr. Networking ISSE is instrumental in bridging the gap between cybersecurity policy and technical implementation.

This position is contingent upon the successful award of a government contract and subsequent government approval.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of security professionals responsible for the end-to-end implementation of the RMF lifecycle for the client's IT systems
• Oversee and coordinate preparation activities, ensuring roles, responsibilities, and risk management strategies are clearly defined and maintained
• Guide system categorization efforts to ensure all information systems are appropriately classified based on mission/business impact and regulatory requirements.
• Direct the selection, tailoring, and documentation of security controls aligned with system categorizations and compliance requirements
• Assist teams in evaluating and mitigating risk by reading, interpreting and making recommendations based on the results of vulnerability scans
• Oversee the implementation of technical, operational, and management controls throughout system and application lifecycles, with a particular focus on quality and completeness of all deliverables
• Ensure comprehensive security control assessments are planned, executed, and documented to validate the effectiveness of implemented safeguards
• Prepare risk management documentation for system authorization and executive decision making
• Direct ongoing monitoring and continuous assessment activities, collecting metrics to adjust security strategies and ensure sustained compliance
• Serve as a principal technical advisor on cybersecurity, bringing subject-matter expertise to risk analysis, incident response, system remediation, and audit support efforts
• Foster a culture of security awareness, providing technical guidance and training to both team members and stakeholders
• Track, report, and communicate status, risks, and improvement opportunities related to security engineering activities to leadership and stakeholders
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of RMF, NIST guidance, and industry best practices in support of continuous process improvement
• Support the design of secure network architectures using Zero Trust principles
• Assess boundary protections, segmentation, and encryption
• Engineer secure interconnections, VPNs, and cross-domain solutions
• Support network monitoring and traffic analysis
• Advise on Software Defined Networking (SDN), Software Defined Access (SDA), and hybrid network designs
  
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Candidate must be a United States Citizen and present proof of Citizenship, if selected
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or other cyber discipline
• 8 years of relevant experience
• Proven experience with security tools including Tenable Nessus and/or Security Center, IBM Guardium, Network Mapper (NMAP), and/or similar applications
• Hold at least one of the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (or Associate); CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP); Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP); CISSP- Information System Security Engineering Professional(ISSEP); CISSP- Information System Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary cybersecurity, engineering, and program teams, including staff assignment, technical oversight, and performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs and budgets, including call orders, subcontract oversight, financial forecasting, and development of required program reports.
• Hands-on experience applying the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) to assess risk, manage incidents, and strengthen security operations across enterprise or government environments.
• Strong background in developing security governance artifacts (such as SOPs, QA programs, and compliance documentation) in partnership with government stakeholders to enhance cybersecurity operations.
• Experience conducting cybersecurity assessments and advising on best security practices, collaborating with federal agencies to reduce risk to systems, networks, and sensitive data.
• Network segmentation and microsegmentation
• IDS/IPS, firewalls, network monitoring tools
• Secure transport and encryption protocols
• Enterprise and mission networks
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or other cyber discipline is preferred
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification
• Add and spell out CISM
• CCNP or higher networking certifications
• Experience with IBM DataPower Gateway
  
  

No recruitment agencies, please.

Company Benefits: We take care of your well-being here at ZenPoint Solutions! Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy. We also offer group and voluntary life insurance for financial security, and short-term and long-term disability insurance to provide peace of mind in case of unexpected illness or injury. You'll have the option to contribute to a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching contributions to save for the future. We also offer flexible spending accounts to help manage medical and dependent care costs on a pre-tax basis. On top of that, you'll enjoy a generous paid leave policy, including federal holidays, to maintain a healthy work-life balance. To help you grow in your career, we offer professional development opportunities and a tuition assistance program.

Commitment to Equality: At ZenPoint Solutions, we value diverse perspectives and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.