Information Systems Security Engineer
US$150,000 – US$190,000 / yr base salary
Posted 12 Oct 2026
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
| Base salary | US$150,000 – US$190,000 / yr |
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Study levelBachelor's or higher
CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats.
CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.
Role Overview:
CHAOS Industries seeks an experienced Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to serve as the primary security engineer for classified Information systems across one or more Program Security Authorization boundaries. The ISSE will take full ownership of the security engineering effort for our next generation classified processing environment – from initial system security architecture through Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and into sustained continuous monitoring once the system reaches Authority to Operate (ATO).
Responsibilities:
Security Engineering & Architecture:
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Design and document system security architecture for classified and unclassified Information Systems, ensuring alignment with RMF (NIST 800-37), ICD 503, and applicable DoD/IC overlays.
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Conduct and review security assessments, maintain system patches, risk analysis, and vulnerability scans (Nessus, ACAS, SCAP) to identify and remediate risks.
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Evaluate proposed changes to hardware, software, and firmware for security impact; approve or reject changes in accordance with the Configuration Management (CM) process.
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Oversee implementation and validation of STIG/SRG hardening requirements across Windows, Linux, and network infrastructure.
Vulnerability Management and Continuous Monitoring:
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Run and interpret vulnerability scans (ACAS, SCAP or equivalent tools), triage findings, and drive remediation with the responsible engineering teams.
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Maintain the system’s continuous monitoring strategy post- ATO, including tracking control effectiveness overtime and flagging drift.
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Support incident response for accredited systems, including root-cause security analysis and reporting.