Information Systems Security Engineer – ISSE

AnaVation LLC

. Deliver cybersecurity engineering, secure software development, DevSecOps integration, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation across the Department of Defense .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Texas • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cybersecurity Engineering, Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation, and secure software development within cloud-native environments. Proficient in integrating cybersecurity controls into Agile methodologies and DevSecOps practices while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

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Cybersecurity EngineeringRisk Management Framework (RMF)DevSecOps IntegrationCloud SecurityVulnerability Management

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity EngineeringRisk Management Framework (RMF)DevSecOpsCloud SecurityVulnerability ManagementZero Trust Security ArchitecturesKubernetesOpenShiftContinuous MonitoringSecurity Control Implementation

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationCollaborative Teamwork

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesOpenShiftCloud PlatformsCI/CD PipelinesContainerized EnvironmentsSecurity Automation

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCCSPAWS Security SpecialtySecurity+CASPCySA

Industry Keywords

Department of DefenseIntelligence CommunityNIST SP 800-53STIG ImplementationContinuous Authority to Operate (cATO)Cyber Operations TeamsPenetration TestingAgile Software DevelopmentCybersecurity AssessmentsTechnical Risk Mitigation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityKubernetesOpenShiftTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver cybersecurity engineering, secure software development, DevSecOps integration, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation across the Department of Defense
Work as an embedded cybersecurity engineer alongside Government engineers, Cyber Operations Teams, Cyber Penetration Teams, software developers, cloud engineers, and DevSecOps personnel
Engineer, implement, automate, and continuously improve cybersecurity controls supporting mission applications and cloud services
Provide cybersecurity engineering expertise throughout the system development lifecycle by designing, implementing, testing, and sustaining security controls
Integrate cybersecurity requirements into cloud-native applications, Kubernetes/OpenShift platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized workloads
Engineer and implement security controls for RMF authorization, Continuous Authority to Operate (cATO), and continuous monitoring
Identify, assess, and remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities through vulnerability management, security engineering, and technical risk mitigation
Design and implement Zero Trust security architectures, container hardening, and cloud security best practices
Collaborate daily with Government leadership, Cyber Operations Teams, Cyber Penetration Teams, software developers, cloud engineers, and cybersecurity assessors
Support cybersecurity assessments, penetration testing, security control validation, and remediation of assessment findings
Implement and maintain STIGs, security baselines, and secure configuration standards across development, testing, staging, production, and classified environments
Evaluate cybersecurity risks and develop technical security solutions balancing mission requirements with enterprise security objectives
Implement cybersecurity automation to improve engineering efficiency and strengthen security posture
Enable resilient, mission-ready software capabilities supporting secure operations and accelerating capability delivery to the warfighter
Serve as the cybersecurity lead supporting all contract value streams

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizen
TS/SCI cleared within last 2 years
CI Polygraph within last 5 years
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
One or more of the following certifications: CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty or Equivalent DoD 8140 certification
Nine or more years supporting Department of Defense or Intelligence Community cybersecurity missions
Nine or more years of cybersecurity engineering, information assurance, RMF, DevSecOps, or cloud security experience
Experience implementing cybersecurity controls within cloud-native or containerized environments
Experience supporting RMF implementation and security engineering activities
Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, RMF, STIG implementation, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring
Experience integrating cybersecurity into Agile software development environments
Experience supporting Kubernetes, OpenShift, containers, or cloud platforms
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary engineering teams
Preferred: TS/SCI with CI Poly
Preferred: Advanced degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Assurance, or related field
Preferred certifications: CISSP, Security+, CASP, CySA, or Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Preferred experience with Zero Trust architectures, Continuous Authority to Operate (cATO), Kubernetes, OpenShift, containers, cloud-native platforms, DevSecOps security automation, Infrastructure-as-Code, IL4/IL5/IL6 cloud environments, Cyber Operations Teams or penetration testing organizations, and software factory environments across multiple security domains

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
Competitive Pay
Generous paid leave and holiday package
Tuition and training reimbursement
Life and AD&D Insurance