Senior Information Security Engineer

The role

The Information Systems Security Engineer designs, builds, secures, and operates technology systems. This role protects information systems and data from unauthorized access and cyber threats while executing the Risk Management Framework.

What you will do

• Design, build, secure, and operate technology systems.
• Protect information systems and data from unauthorized access, breaches, and cyber threats.
• Ensure system performance and resilience.
• Execute the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Implement robust security policies to ensure continuous compliance with government security requirements.
• Monitor systems for vulnerabilities.
• Lead comprehensive system patching efforts.
• Evaluate physical security controls.
• Make adjustments to systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness.
• Provide guidance, coaching and training to junior individual contributors.

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience in lieu of a University Degree (BA/BS).
• Demonstrated understanding and hands-on expertise in physical security concepts, system patching, and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Broad knowledge of operational systems and practices.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools, continuous monitoring practices, and patch management deployment systems.
• Familiarity with implementing DISA STIGs, conducting system hardening, and generating compliance documentation for government accreditations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot complex technical issues and communicate security risks to non-technical stakeholders.
• Previous domain experience conducting physical site security assessments or integrating facility security protocols with IT network defense strategies.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses
• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Substantial paid time off and holidays
• Flexible work arrangements where possible
• Income protection benefits

About the company

Clarity Innovations is a national security partner that delivers software and data engineering platforms for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. The company focuses on Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring.