Information System Security Engineer
Posted 10 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)”
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- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsBachelor of Science
Field of studyComputer Security (or related)
CertificationsSecurity+, CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+), Cisco Certified Cybersecurity Professional (CCCP)
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Description of Task to be Performed:
AnaVation is looking for a dedicated Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to join our team.
This position is part of a talented technical team responsible for the ongoing development, operations, and maintenance of several networked systems supporting digital forensic investigations. These systems primarily run on Windows and utilize virtual and cloud environments.
The ideal candidate must be a self-starter with strong work habits, capable of completing tasks independently while also working effectively as part of a team. Candidates should have demonstrated career experience as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) or Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) and experience with the Federal Authority to Operate (ATO) process.
The ISSE will provide senior-level capabilities in information system security and apply current Information Assurance (IA) technologies to the architecture, design, development, evaluation, and integration of applications, systems, and networks to maintain the overall system security posture.
The ISSE will:
- Develop compliance and standardization practices aligned with customer policies for various information systems.
- Work closely with Government customers to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, applications, networks, and data.
- Support the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of:
- Information systems security programs
- Infrastructure and applications
- Security Assessment and Authorization (SAA)
- IA Policy Directives (PDs) and Policy Guides (PGs)
- IA security tools such as Tenable.io, Nessus Pro, Nmap, and related technologies
This position is onsite in Huntsville, AL and requires an active Top-Secret clearance and the ability to successfully pass a polygraph and obtain SCI accesses.
Required Qualifications:
- Ten (10) years of experience performing security requirement analysis, system design, of computer systems.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Security or a related field. In lieu of education, an additional five (5) years of experience is required.
- Experience in a cyber-risk and compliance management system (e.g., Xacta, RiskVision, etc.)