Information Systems Security Engineer
About the job
- At least 12 years of experience in cybersecurity and information assurance, including at least 5 years in a Department of Defense environment.
- A bachelor's degree in a related field.
- CISSP or CISM certification.
- Experience with security systems engineering involving hardware, software operating systems, and application solutions.
- Knowledge of security features and vulnerabilities of various operating systems.
- Experience with information assurance vulnerability testing.
- Experience supporting U.S. Government contract proposals as an information assurance/security engineering subject-matter expert and implementing Department of Defense and Federal information assurance Assessment and Authorization processes.
- Knowledge of information assurance controls and developing and maintaining associated Assessment and Authorization documentation in accordance with the Risk Management Framework.
- Experience with SAP/SAR.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance.
- Lead the coordination of Assessment and Authorization documentation.
- Assist with the design, development, implementation, and integration of systems information assurance architecture.
- Serve as the program management office expert on information assurance security protections and requirements.
- Assist in developing Plans of Action and Milestones mitigations through timely assessment of corrective actions.
- Conduct technical and nontechnical reviews and observe audits as necessary to support development and test efforts.
About the company
Abacus Technology provides professional IT, engineering analysis, and enterprise management services. It helps clients solve complex technology challenges by delivering integrated, cost-conscious solutions that improve productivity. The company works by offering a full range of support services across information technology, engineering analysis, and enterprise management, tailoring solutions to each project and guiding work from planning to deployment. Compared with competitors, Abacus Technology emphasizes total client satisfaction, a comprehensive suite of services, and practical, results‑oriented outcomes designed to help customers “make technology count.” The goal is to help clients increase productivity and efficiency while keeping costs down by applying proven methods and expert support.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chevy Chase Village, Maryland
Founded
1983
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- NASA awarded Abacus COMMSS II on July 1, 2025, worth up to $48.2 million.
- The Air Force's $116 million intranet task order survived protest on June 11, 2025.
- Abacus won FAA ITIPSS and MDA SHIELD awards, expanding 10-year pipeline depth.
What critics are saying
- GSA ordered Abacus to transition out Saudi USMTM work by March 22, 2026.
- Federal contract revenue concentration makes lost recompetes instantly painful if NASA or Air Force shifts vendors.
- Abacus lacks a public-scale moat; bigger integrators like GDIT and Booz Allen can underprice bids.
What makes Abacus Technology unique
- Abacus has recurring federal work across NASA, Air Force, FAA, and GSA vehicles.
- Its OASIS+, FAA ITIPSS, and RS3 access broadens recompete and task-order optionality.
- The company sells cleared systems engineering, cybersecurity, and mission support, not commodity staffing.
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Health Insurance
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