Information Systems Security Engineer II

Veteran-Owned Firm Seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) II for an Onsite role in Philadelphia, PA

My name is Stephen Hrutka, and I am the owner of a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC, focused on Technical/Cleared Recruiting for the DoD and IC.

HRUCKUS helps other Veteran-Owned businesses recruit for positions across the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other cutting-edge R&D related defense agencies.

We seek to fill an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) II position at in Philadelphia, PA.

The ideal candidate is a Philadelphia resident with an active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility, at least 3 years of experience as an ISSE, and a strong working knowledge of RMF, eMASS, ACAS, and DISA STIGs/SRGs.

If you’re interested, I'd be glad to provide more details about the role and further discuss your qualifications.

Thanks,

Stephen M Hrutka

Principal Consultant

HRUCKUS LLC

Executive Summary: HRUCKUS is looking for an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) II to support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle for DoD Information Systems, ensuring compliance with NIST, DoD, and Navy cybersecurity directives.

Position Description: The ISSE develops, maintains, and executes system security documentation, implements technical and procedural safeguards, and supports assessment and authorization activities to obtain and sustain an Authority to Operate (ATO).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain RMF artifacts (SSPs, Categorization Forms, PIT/AO Checklists, SLCM Strategies, PIAs, System Diagrams, Hardware/Software Lists, POA&Ms).
• Execute RMF processes in support of IATT, ATO, AO approval, and DATO remediation.
• Identify and tailor security control baselines in accordance with RMF categorization.
• Perform Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM).
• Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments; execute security control testing during ASRs.
• Implement and assess DISA STIGs/SRGs; mitigate system-level vulnerabilities.
• Conduct automated vulnerability scans using ACAS, SCC, STIG Viewer, and related tools.
• Maintain and update POA&Ms in eMASS; upload vulnerability data in VRAM.
• Deploy patches and updates in response to DoD/DoN TASKORDs, FRAGORDs, and ISSM guidance.
• Support configuration/change management; maintain hardware/software inventories.
• Image/re-image assets and ensure compliance with secure baseline configurations.
• Assist with the secure removal of drives or components prior to asset destruction.
• Support compliance for enterprise assets (Windows servers, Cisco hardware), including patching and STIG enforcement.
• Report network and system compliance issues to ISSM/management.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Current U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance w/ SCI eligibility
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an ISSE
• Working knowledge of Windows, Linux, and Cisco network environments.
• Strong knowledge of RMF, eMASS, ACAS, VRAM, DISA STIGs/SRGs, NIST SP 800-53, and DoD 8510.01.
• DoD 8570/8140 (IAT III/IAM II or higher, e.g., CISSP, CAP, CASP+)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or an equivalent STEM degree from an accredited college or university.
  
  

Details:

• Job Title: Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) II
• Location: Philadelphia, PA 19112
• Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret, with SCI Eligibility
• Assignment Type: Full-time, Onsite (95% Onsite)
• Salary Range: $95,000 - $120,000 per year with benefits:
• Competitive salary for well-qualified applicants
• Relocation assistance available for highly qualified candidates
• 401(k) plan
• Annual performance bonus
• Certification and advanced degree attainment bonuses
• Student Loan / Tuition reimbursement
• Health Care Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Up to four weeks of paid vacation
• 11 Federal Holidays, and 3 Floating Holidays
• Team bonding events
• Travel: There is also a possibility for up to 20% travel to Mayport FL, Norfolk VA, and San Diego CA.