Security Engineer – Lead

Total Systems Technologies Corporation

Security Engineer Lead specializing in government security engineering and leading a technical team. Collaborating with federal agencies to meet security standards and requirements.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeAnnapolis Junction • Colorado, Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $155,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in security engineering, particularly in translating NIST and government cybersecurity standards into actionable tasks. Proven ability to lead teams, manage security architecture processes, and ensure compliance with federal regulations.

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CISSPCISMSecurity ArchitectureNIST Cybersecurity StandardsSecurity Scan Tools

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Hard Skills

Security EngineeringVulnerability AssessmentSecurity ComplianceRisk AssessmentSecurity Impact AnalysisIncident Response PlanningConfiguration ManagementTechnical ReviewCybersecurity Policy TranslationIT System Design

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingTeam CollaborationExcellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationSelf-Motivated

Tools & Technologies

Tenable Security CenterInvicti 360Trustwave DbProtectCyberArk Certificate ManagerPortswigger Burp Suite ProMS Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISM

Industry Keywords

Federal Information Security Modernization ActContinuous Diagnostics & MitigationAssessment & AuthorizationContingency PlanningSecurity PlanTechnical Review BoardPlan of Action & MilestoneDHS Cybersecurity StandardsTSA Information Security ProgramOMB Memos

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

TSTC is looking for a security engineer lead with depth of knowledge in the nuances of government security engineering requirements and policies.
Self-motivated, able to work in a geographically dispersed team of highly technical security personnel, and who loves problem solving.
Combine hand’s on security engineering with the ability to translate that and help manage tasks for more junior level staff and is discussing complex topics with senior leadership.
Candidates must meet or exceed the stated requirements; be excited to join our team and willing to sign a binding letter of commitment; and can start 2 to 3 weeks after notification of contract award.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and 15 years of related security engineering experience
*Must have a CISSP or a CISM*
Provide subject matter expertise to the security requirements allocation and security architecture processes
Provide expert technical guidance in translating National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST), and government agency cybersecurity standards, policies, and procedures into actionable tasks including:
Reviewing and analyzing all evidence used to verify security vulnerabilities have been sufficiently addressed and/or system artifacts such as those used in the Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process, i.e. Security Plan (SP), Contingency Plan (CP), Contingency Plan Test (CPT), Incident Response Plan, and Configuration Management Plan (CMP), as some, but not all examples
Reviewing draft documents and providing feedback on allocation of security and privacy requirements (e.g. technical review board (TRB), review of security policies, risk assessments, contingency plans, Plan of Action & Milestone (POA&M) reports)
Determining the security impact of new technologies or policies (e.g., Continuous Diagnostics & Mitigation (CDM) technologies, anomaly-based tools, virtual environments, etc.) on the TSA information security program for TSA review and approval. The review of security impact should be documented through the completion of the Security Impact Analysis (SIA) process as documented by TSA’s Information Assurance and Cybersecurity Division (IAD)
Ensuring security requirements are identified, appropriately allocated, and addressed throughout the TSD/SFD mission systems’ architectures
Experience with Security scan tools and techniques. Examples include:
Tenable Security Center
Invicti 360
Trustwave DbProtect
CyberArk Certificate Manager (formerly known as Venafi)
Portswigger Burp Suite Pro
Lead the preparation of responses to federal ad hoc reporting requirements
Lead written reviews or assessments in the form of short briefings, written documents, or presentations (expected average of 5-8 per month) as accomplishment reports of Ad hoc Security Engineering services provided (Deliverable #4)
Help develop alternatives of IT system designs and/or architectures which consider trade-offs between security requirements, functional/operational requirements and cost for TSA review and final approval
Help determine the impact of new or changing applicable NIST, DHS, and TSA cybersecurity standards and policy changes
Lead the impact assessments of new or revised legislation and regulations (examples are OMB Memos and Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA)) for review. Lead and support standard operating procedure documentation and updates
Support weekly security team staff meetings
Review and ensure security compliance deliverables are accurate and correct
Skilled in MS office Suite
Works independently, proactively identifies, and completes task
Excellent verbal and written skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary & Bonuses – Includes personal and team merit bonuses, with salary matching for 401(k) up to 3%.
Comprehensive Health Coverage – Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans, plus HSA and FSA options. 100% TSTC-paid life and disability insurance, including short- and long-term plans.
Flexible Work Options – Remote work allowed, flexible schedules, and telework opportunities. (varies per position)
Paid Time Off & Holidays – Generous PTO and paid holidays.
Professional Development – Continuous performance evaluation process… Dedicated annual budget for educational opportunities.
Comprehensive Wellness Programs - confidential employee assistance program (EAP). Wellness Resource Group and wellness programs throughout the year.