Full-Time

Information Systems Security Engineer

Network/Cloud

Posted on 7/14/2025

Captivation

Captivation

11-50 employees

Software engineering for mission-focused teams

Compensation Overview

$130k - $270k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Fort Belvoir, VA, USA

Hybrid

On-site 2-3 days per week at Ft. Belvoir.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
IT & Security (1)
Required Skills
Vulnerability Analysis
Risk Management
Requirements
  • Security Clearance: A current TS/SCI level U.S. Government clearance with CI Poly is required; U.S. Citizenship required.
Responsibilities
  • Will create, review, and edit authorization documentation for completeness and accuracy in accordance with federal and DoD policy.
  • Thoroughly understand and be able to implement DoD RMF system accreditation processes.
  • Assess use case and operational risk of integrated open source, and GOTS/COTS software components.
  • Will use vulnerability management systems, automated security scanning tools, and system accreditation record systems.
  • Must be able to grasp new concepts, facilitate information exchanges for data gathering, and collaborate with diverse audiences.
  • Will follow established processes where applicable, and establish and execute defensible processes where none are prescribed.
  • Provide security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management support.
  • Recommend system-level solutions to resolve security requirements and guide the development team in meeting the security posture requirements.
  • Support the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
  • Must apply existing knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.
  • Must be able to interact well with others to complete work.
Desired Qualifications
  • CISSP-ISSEP is highly desired.

Captivation builds digital software for mission makers by delivering engineering services across a wide range of disciplines. The work is collaborative, with teams that move quickly like a small business and take pride in what they develop. The company emphasizes transparency, a flat organizational structure, and a developer-focused culture, which enables engineers to work directly and iteratively with clients. Compared with larger firms, Captivation differentiates itself through its focus on timely delivery, practical problem solving, and actively pursuing challenging projects for the Intelligence Community, using modern software technologies. The goal is to produce solutions that clients value, on time, while growing the team and empowering its engineers to take ownership of their work.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Columbia, Maryland

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • DoD cyber defense spending growth expands addressable market for CYBERCOM and DISA.
  • Salt Lake City expansion diversifies talent pool beyond Maryland headquarters.
  • Custom software developer NAICS certification unlocks targeted federal contracting opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Booz Allen Hamilton and incumbents dominate IC contracts, squeezing $1M-revenue firms.
  • Talent exodus to Palantir and scaled competitors threatens 29-person team delivery.
  • JADC2 AI/ML mandate requires platform scale Captivation cannot match internally.

What makes Captivation unique

  • GSA Schedule 47QRCA25DS201 contract enables direct federal procurement without competitive bidding.
  • Developer-oriented culture with flattened structure attracts mission-driven engineering talent.
  • Specialized expertise in DSP, ML/AI, and streaming analytics for intelligence missions.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

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