{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"84ea8b6ecab1bd1d0737c0ca","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/84ea8b6ecab1bd1d0737c0ca","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/84ea8b6ecab1bd1d0737c0ca","title":"Information Systems Security Engineer","description":"Overview:\nSystems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.\n\nThe Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.\n\nSPA's Strategic Division's Strategic Development Group (SDG) supports critical U.S. government programs providing Systems Engineering support, Systems Safety support and Financial Analysis support. SDG is hiring immediately for an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) in the Washington Navy Yard, DC area.\n\nAt SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Washington D.C. Pay Transparency Salary range: $115,000 – $150,000/year.\nResponsibilities:\nThe Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) will work as part of a team of ISSOs supporting Cyber Security (CS) and System Security Engineering (SSE) efforts underneath Lead ISSO, and Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM). The key duties associated with this role include but are not limited to the following:\nCoordinate and manage the delivery, review, and submission of authorization documentation in support of authorization activities for the associated acquisition programs.\nAttend meetings with industry partners to ensure authorization efforts are on schedule and completed in accordance with the systems program plan and applicable policy and procedures.\nWork with industry partners to identify and mitigate CS and SSE Risk associated with system development.\nQuality Assurance check and review documentation to ensure authorization packages meet the high-quality standards of the program.\nProvide lead ISSO updates and status of authorization efforts.\nSupport the Lead ISSO with management of Issues, concerns and Risk associated with the system authorization process.\nCoordinate risk reduction activities with the Lead ISSO and ISSM.\nQualifications:\nRequired Qualifications:\nU.S. citizen with TOP SECRET clearance.\nAbility to work at Washington Navy Yard.\nBachelors degree (preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field) or relevant technical experience.\nPrior work with weapon systems, Submarine information systems and networks along with an understanding of Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DoN), and NIST Cyber Security policy, procedures, and requirements.\n5 or more years of experience with NIST Risk Management Framework, Cyber Network Defense, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), DISA Security Technical implications Guides, and automation applications.\nMust satisfy DON Cyber Security Work Force (CSWF) Requirements at time of application.\nMust be able to travel to prime contractors and other government locations as necessary.\nDesired Qualifications:\nExperience working with Strategic Systems Programs (SSP).","company":"Systems Planning Analysis Spa","rawCompany":"systems planning analysis spa","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:31:24.771Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"},{"code":"15-1212.00","title":"Information Security Analysts","slug":"information-security-analysts"},{"code":"13-1199.07","title":"Security Management Specialists","slug":"security-management-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Information Systems Security Engineer","description":"Overview:\nSystems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.\n\nThe Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.\n\nSPA's Strategic Division's Strategic Development Group (SDG) supports critical U.S. government programs providing Systems Engineering support, Systems Safety support and Financial Analysis support. SDG is hiring immediately for an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) in the Washington Navy Yard, DC area.\n\nAt SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Washington D.C. Pay Transparency Salary range: $115,000 – $150,000/year.\nResponsibilities:\nThe Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) will work as part of a team of ISSOs supporting Cyber Security (CS) and System Security Engineering (SSE) efforts underneath Lead ISSO, and Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM). The key duties associated with this role include but are not limited to the following:\nCoordinate and manage the delivery, review, and submission of authorization documentation in support of authorization activities for the associated acquisition programs.\nAttend meetings with industry partners to ensure authorization efforts are on schedule and completed in accordance with the systems program plan and applicable policy and procedures.\nWork with industry partners to identify and mitigate CS and SSE Risk associated with system development.\nQuality Assurance check and review documentation to ensure authorization packages meet the high-quality standards of the program.\nProvide lead ISSO updates and status of authorization efforts.\nSupport the Lead ISSO with management of Issues, concerns and Risk associated with the system authorization process.\nCoordinate risk reduction activities with the Lead ISSO and ISSM.\nQualifications:\nRequired Qualifications:\nU.S. citizen with TOP SECRET clearance.\nAbility to work at Washington Navy Yard.\nBachelors degree (preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field) or relevant technical experience.\nPrior work with weapon systems, Submarine information systems and networks along with an understanding of Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DoN), and NIST Cyber Security policy, procedures, and requirements.\n5 or more years of experience with NIST Risk Management Framework, Cyber Network Defense, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), DISA Security Technical implications Guides, and automation applications.\nMust satisfy DON Cyber Security Work Force (CSWF) Requirements at time of application.\nMust be able to travel to prime contractors and other government locations as necessary.\nDesired Qualifications:\nExperience working with Strategic Systems Programs (SSP).","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:31:24.771Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:31:24.771Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Systems Planning Analysis Spa","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Washington","addressRegion":"DC","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"84ea8b6ecab1bd1d0737c0ca"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/84ea8b6ecab1bd1d0737c0ca"}}