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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 • 35 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 (IL2IL6) PI285818909