Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) — Hybrid

Job overview

The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) role is hybrid in Columbia, MD, typically with 1–2 onsite days weekly; compensation is not specified. Phoenix Operations Group delivers engineering services to protect and strengthen the nation’s cyber resources, and this role supports secure networks, distributed architectures, and cloud systems for big data applications across classified enclaves. The engineer develops authorization documentation, carries out Risk Management Framework activities and security assessments, applies security controls, analyzes vulnerabilities, and guides engineering teams on secure designs. This work helps meet federal and Department of Defense requirements while mitigating risk across supported systems.

What you'll do

• Develop and review authorization documentation for federal and DoD requirements
• execute RMF activities, security assessments, and risk mitigation
• apply DISA STIGs/SRGs and NIST SP 800-53 controls
• evaluate software risks
• analyze vulnerability scans and coordinate remediation
• maintain authorization artifacts and POA&Ms
• guide engineering teams on secure designs and trusted external connections.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

information systems security engineer

isse

hybrid

columbia md

phoenix operations group

risk management framework

rmf

dod

disa stigs

nist sp 800-53

cloud security

authorization documentation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company-paid medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• automatic 10% 401(k) contribution
• four weeks PTO
• 11 paid holidays
• paid birthday leave
• referral and open-source bonuses
• paid training and certifications.

Why this role

Active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required in the listing overview; later text says active clearance is preferred, not initially required. Hybrid schedule is typically 1–2 onsite days weekly.

About the employer

Phoenix Operations Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.