Information Systems Security Engineer 1
Posted 2026-11-03 · Verified live 2026-11-04
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Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.
Description
Captivation Software is looking for a mid level Information Systems Security Engineer who will assist with daily responsibilities on the program.
Responsibilities
- Supports information security
- Helps create and enforce security policies and procedures, manage daily security operations, and maintains the system’s security posture.
- Assesses security risks and solutions for critical information, manages security settings for software, hardware, and firmware, and reviews the security impact of system changes.
- Prepares and reviews required security documents, including SSPs, risk assessments, C&A packages, and SRTMs.
- Supports system authorization under the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
- Uses Splunk to monitor security events, analyze logs, and support incident response.
Requirements
Security Clearance:
- Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen
Minimum Qualifications:
- Five (5) years experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required
- Experience is to include at least one (1) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques/tools
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Cybersecurity or related discipline
- Four (4) years of additional ISSE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
- DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level I or higher is required
This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.
Benefits
- Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)
- Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)
- Above Market Hourly Rates
- $3,600 HSA Contribution
- 6 Weeks Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D
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