Senior Computer Engineer, ISSE

Amentum

Sr. Information System Security Engineer supporting Program Offices within War Department's Strategic Systems Programs.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cybersecurity requirements for system acquisition and development, with a strong focus on developing System Security Plans and collaborating with technical teams. Holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and possesses relevant certifications to support program office operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cybersecurity RequirementsSystem Security Plans DevelopmentCompTIA Security+ CertificationBachelor of Science Degree in Electrical EngineeringTS/CNWDI US Government Clearance

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Hard Skills

System AcquisitionTechnical PresentationsRequirements DevelopmentNetworked Systems PlanningObjective Quality Evidence (OQE)

Soft Skills

CollaborationStrategic ThinkingCustomer Interaction

Tools & Technologies

Operating System/Computing Environment (OS/CE)

Certifications & Qualifications

CompTIA Security+OS/CE Certificate of Training

Industry Keywords

Department of WarStrategic Systems Programs (SSP)NSWC CraneProgram OfficeContractors/Subcontractors

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Program Offices within Department of War Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)
Provide direct support to the Program Office Technical Lead onsite at NSWC Crane
Ensure Cybersecurity requirements support system acquisition, development, test, and sustainment
Develop and apply requirements for large-scale or service specific pilot projects
Support the Program Office Technical Lead in identifying issues and action items
Provide customer interactions with Program Offices and associated contractors/subcontractors
Coordinate and collaborate with the stakeholders, including SSP representatives and contractors/subcontractors
Support development of technical presentations and provide comments on the technical content
Develop System Security Plans detailing the security controls implemented for each information system
Support the Program Office's DoW Acquisition process in the development of the Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) for multiple programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
5+ years of relevant experience
CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification
Operating System/Computing Environment (OS/CE) certificate of training, as dictated by Command CWF-PM
Collaborate with large and highly competent technical teams.
Strategic high-level thinking
Ability/experience with planning an initiative involving large-scale, networked systems.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/CNWDI US Government Clearance.
Interim Secret clearance required to start.
Please note US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret/TS/CNWDI Clearance.
Willing and able to travel 40% or more.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance