Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) with DoD Clearance - mid-level

VETS, Inc., is looking to add a mid-level (3-5 years experience) Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to our growing team at Scott AFB, IL. This is a full time, permanent position with full benefits working onsite at SAFB. Due to contractual requirements, this position requires US Citizenship and an active/current DoD Security clearance.

The successful candidate will:

Apply hands-on security engineering skills across a complex mix of on-premise and cloud DoD systems

• Work alongside dedicated GRC, operations, and architecture teams to implement real security controls


• Develop deep expertise in STIG compliance, vulnerability management, and PAM security


• Build your technical toolkit across STIGviewer, SCAP, Tenable, and CyberArk


• Grow toward senior engineering roles with strong mentorship and technical challenge

Responsibilities

• Implement and document STIG configurations across assigned systems and platforms


• Conduct Security Impact Analyses (SIAs) for proposed system changes


• Execute automated configuration validation using SCAP Compliance Checker


• Manage vulnerability tracking and remediation workflows in Tenable SC


• Assess cloud infrastructure security posture using Tenable Cloud Security


• Support CyberArk PAM configuration and privileged access management


• Develop and maintain security configuration baselines


• Author technical security control implementation guides


• Support the Cybersecurity Architect with technical security implementations

Qualifications

Required:

• Active Secret or TS clearance


• 35 years of experience in security engineering or system hardening


• Hands-on experience with STIGviewer and SCAP Compliance Checker


• Working experience with Tenable SC or equivalent vulnerability management tools


• Knowledge of secure configuration management principles


• DoD 8140.03M DCWF Basic tier certification CEH


• DoD 8140 Interim Education Options

Desired Certification:

• DoD 8140.03M DCWF Intermediate tier certification one of: CEH(P), RCCE Level 1, Cloud+, CPTE, FITSP-A, GCED, GCIH, GCSA, GICSP, GSEC, PenTest+, or Security+


• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering


• Experience with CyberArk PAM administration


• Familiarity with Tenable Cloud Security or equivalent cloud assessment tooling


• Exposure to DoD cloud environments (IL2IL6)