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

VETS, Inc., is looking to add a mid-level (3-5 year’s 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
• 3–5 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+
• Bachelor’s 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 (IL2–IL6)