Information Systems Security Engineer

Base-2 Solutions is hiring an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to help protect national defense and mission-critical systems as part of an on-site team in the United States. This role combines security engineering, risk management, and cybersecurity compliance work, with opportunities to drive documentation, testing, and certification and accreditation support. You will work within established policy and frameworks while collaborating across system, software, and network disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain security solutions for complex systems to support confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Perform system security analysis, risk assessments, and vulnerability assessments to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risk.
• Contribute to security architecture and system security engineering artifacts aligned to NIST, DoD, and IC policies and guidance.
• Collaborate with system architects, software engineers, and network engineers to incorporate security requirements into system design.
• Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation.
• Support continuous monitoring and compliance with security standards such as NIST SP 800-53, ICD 503, CNSS, and related requirements.
• Recommend improvements to system security posture and address security incidents as they arise.
• Participate in security testing, evaluation, and certification and accreditation (C&A) activities.
• Interface with government customers and stakeholders to communicate technical information and security strategy.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks and standards including NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, CNSS, and DoD STIGs.
• Hands-on experience with security tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Tenable, Splunk, Wireshark, HBSS, and McAfee ePO.
• Experience with security technologies including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEMs, VPNs, PKI, and multi-factor authentication.
• Experience producing and maintaining system security documentation: SSPs, POA&Ms, SARs, and Security Control Traceability Matrix (SCTM).
• Experience with Linux, Unix, Windows, and virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V.
• Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, with a focus on cloud security.
• Knowledge of encryption protocols and technologies such as TLS/SSL, IPsec, VPN, and PKI.
• Experience with security testing tools including Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Kali Linux.
• Scripting and automation experience with Python, PowerShell, and Bash.
• Knowledge of SDLC, software assurance, and secure coding practices.
• Experience collaborating and tracking issues using tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and ServiceNow.
• Certifications including CISSP, CAP, CEH, Security+, AWS Security Specialty, or equivalent.

Benefits

• Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
• Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
• Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).
• 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents, with plan options through CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare (PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans).
• 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability and long-term disability.
• 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
• 100% company-paid life insurance up to $200,000.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus 4% non-elective contribution (8% total), with pre-tax and Roth options.
• Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO) and 11 paid floating holidays.
• Flexible work schedules including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD (On-Site). Shift: First. Requisition ID: 4914. Referral eligibility: Eligible. U.S. citizenship required: Yes. Required security clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.