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Information System Security Engineer, US Government (San Francisco)

Recruiting From Scratchabout 1 year ago
San Francisco, California, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
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Job Description

Position Overview

Recruiting from Scratch is a talent firm that focuses on placing the best candidate for our clients. Our team is 100% remote and works with teams across North America, South America, and Europe.

We are hiring for the role of Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) - Washington, DC for a leading publicly-traded software company that partners with the world’s most critical institutions to solve complex data challenges. The company is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions in national security, healthcare, energy, and manufacturing.

Location:

Washington, DC (in-person) | Travel: Up to 25% to customer sites | Immediate start preferred | Multiple positions available.

Join a team passionate about securing critical infrastructure while driving technological innovation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes across multiple government customers, working at the intersection of cybersecurity and policy.
  • Provide strategic guidance on security requirements and control implementations.
  • Develop comprehensive System Security Plans (SSP) and architecture documentation.
  • Represent the organization in government assessments and security audits.
  • Partner with engineering teams to implement effective security controls.
  • Drive continuous improvement in security compliance processes.

Required Qualifications

  • Active US Security Clearance at the Top Secret level.
  • Experience with cybersecurity in US Government contexts.
  • Proven track record implementing Risk Management Frameworks (RMF).
  • Strong background in information security fundamentals including authentication, encryption, firewalls, vulnerability scanning, SIEM/SOAR, and audit logs.
  • 1-5 years of experience in information security.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
  • History of successful ATO achievements.
  • Strong project leadership capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with multiple government agencies.
  • Background in software development security.
  • Knowledge of emerging cybersecurity trends and technologies.
  • Track record of process improvement initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary Range: $135,000 - $180,000
  • Competitive RSU equity package
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Paid time off and holidays

Required Skills

Authorization to Operate (ATO)
Government Security Assessments
Project Leadership
System Security Plan (SSP)
SIEM/SOAR
Cybersecurity
Encryption
Vulnerability Scanning
Authentication
Firewalls
Risk Management Framework (RMF)