Posted July 14, 2026
Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) with DoD Clearance - mid-level
Veterans Enterprise Technology Solutions Inc
Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, United States 62225
Full Time
Reference: 285818903
Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) with DoD Clearance - mid-level
Scott Air Force Base, Illinois
ID: j-2412
JOB TYPE:
Direct Hire
REMOTE STATUS:
On-Site
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)
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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