Planet Technologies

Microsoft-focused consulting, training, and solutions

Information Systems Security Engineer

Security Engineering & ArchitectureConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$130k - $190k

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, ideally with 8 years of experience.
Proven experience in a federal environment using the Systems Development Life Cycle to integrate security engineering principles, requirements, and controls into the design, development, testing, and sustainment of information systems.
Previous success serving as the primary security engineering authority supporting system owners, Information System Security Officers, and development teams in achieving and maintaining a system’s Authorization to Operate.
Previous participation in design reviews and the ability to recommend ways to mitigate risks.
Experience with NIST SP 800-53 and the Risk Management Framework, developing System Security Plans, Security Assessment Reports, and Plans of Action and Milestones in support of Authorization to Operate packages.
Experience supporting vulnerability management and remediation prioritization, and assessing the security impact of proposed system changes.
Ability to prepare effective technical security documentation.
Proven success advising Information System Security Officers, program managers, and developers throughout the system lifecycle.
Certifications including CISSP, ISSEP, Security+, CASP+/SecurityX, CISM, or CSSP.
Ability and willingness to work onsite five days a week in Washington, DC.
An active Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Integrate security engineering principles, requirements, and controls into the design, development, testing, and sustainment of information systems throughout the Systems Development Life Cycle.
Serve as the primary security engineering authority supporting system owners, Information System Security Officers, and development teams in achieving and maintaining a system’s Authorization to Operate.
Identify and document information security requirements during system design, participate in design reviews, and recommend engineering solutions to mitigate identified risks.
Support the categorization, selection, implementation, and assessment of security controls under NIST SP 800-53 and the Risk Management Framework, and develop System Security Plans, Security Assessment Reports, and Plans of Action and Milestones in support of Authorization to Operate packages.
Engineer and validate technical security controls, including access control, auditing, encryption, and boundary protection, and conduct or support security testing to verify control effectiveness.
Review system configurations against Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guides, support vulnerability management and remediation prioritization, and assess the security impact of proposed system changes.
Prepare technical security documentation, including architecture diagrams, control implementation statements, and interconnection security agreements, and advise Information System Security Officers, program managers, and developers throughout the system lifecycle.

Planet Technologies, the Nation’s leading Microsoft services provider to the public sector, is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our growing team as an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE). In this role, you will be supporting impactful projects that make a difference for our country.

The ISSE will integrate security engineering principles, requirements, and controls into the design, development, testing, and sustainment of information systems throughout the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Responsibilties

Responsible for integrating security engineering principles, requirements, and controls into the design, development, testing, and sustainment of information systems throughout the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
This role serves as the primary security engineering authority supporting system owners, ISSOs, and development teams in achieving and maintaining a system’s Authorization to Operate (ATO).
Identifies and documents information security requirements during system design and participates in design reviews, recommending engineering solutions to mitigate identified risks.
Supports the categorization, selection, implementation, and assessment of security controls under NIST SP 800-53/RMF, developing SSPs, SARs, and POA&Ms in support of ATO packages.
Engineers and validates technical security controls (access control, auditing, encryption, boundary protection) and conducts or supports security testing to verify control effectiveness.
Reviews system configurations against DISA STIGs, supports vulnerability management and remediation prioritization, and assesses the security impact of proposed system changes.
Prepares technical security documentation (architecture diagrams, control implementation statements, interconnection security agreements) and advises ISSOs, program managers, and developers throughout the system lifecycle.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, ideally with 8 years’ experience.
Proven experience working in a Federal environment using SDLC to integrate security engineering principles, requirements, and controls into the design, development, testing, and sustainment of information systems
Previous success serving as the primary security engineering authority supporting system owners, ISSOs, and development teams in achieving and maintaining a system’s Authorization to Operate (ATO).
Previous participation in design reviews, and the ability to make recommendations to mitigate risks
Experience working with NIST SP 800-53/RMF, developing SSPs, SARs, and POA&Ms in support of ATO packages
Experience supporting vulnerability management and remediation prioritization, and assesses the security impact of proposed system changes
Ability to prepare effective technical security documentation
Proven success advising ISSOs, program managers, and developers throughout the system lifecycle.
Certifications including: CISSP, ISSEP, Security+, CASP+/SecurityX, CISM, CSSP
The ability and willingness to work onsite 5 days a week in Washington, DC,
An active Top Secret Clearance

Planet Technologies is the leading provider of Microsoft Consulting Services to public sector and commercial organizations. Planet has significant experience in deploying business intelligence, cloud services, unified communications, and systems management with an emphasis building, deploying, and managing custom solutions that transform the business operations of federal government agencies.

Planet Technologies does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.  Select positions at Planet Technologies have Federal Agency Clearance Requirements and may require up to a 10-year background investigation and/or US Citizenship (clearable).

Salaries for Information Systems Security Engineers at Planet Technologies range from $130,000 and $190,000. Several factors will impact final pay offered to a successful candidate including but not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, clearance level, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, training, etc.

Visit www.go-planet.com to learn more about us. Details about our benefits can be found here Planet Technologies 2026-2027 Benefits Guide

About the Company

Planet Technologies

Microsoft-focused consulting, training, and solutions

Planet Technologies provides Microsoft consulting and training for public sector and commercial clients. It supports deploying and optimizing Microsoft products and services such as Office 365, CRM, SharePoint, System Center, SQL, and Windows, along with BI, cloud, unified communications, records management, workflow automation, and virtualization. The company stands out with a 100% Microsoft focus, a strong Microsoft partnership, and a large pool of certified experts (MCSM, MVP, MCT, gold/silver competencies) who train staff quickly and maximize Enterprise Agreement investments. Its goal is to help organizations align technology with their mission and long-term strategy to improve productivity and achieve sustained success.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Germantown, MD
Founded: 1997

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