--- title: 'Information Systems Security Engineer Level 2 (ISSE 2) at ARSIEM' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/information-systems-security-engineer-level-2-isse-2-arsiem-columbia-jm3bgnm5d4nj' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # Information Systems Security Engineer Level 2 (ISSE 2) at ARSIEM - **Company:** ARSIEM - **Location:** Columbia, MD - **Compensation:** $175k–$196k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2025-01-14 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/arsiem/f07b302e-c28a-40a0-bd06-8178a2b3c611 ## Job description ## About ARSIEM Corporation At ARSIEM Corporation we are committed to fostering a proven and trusted partnership with our government clients.  We provide support to multiple agencies across the United States Government.  ARSIEM has an experienced workforce of qualified professionals committed to providing the best possible support. As demand increases, ARSIEM continues to provide reliable and cutting-edge technical solutions at the best value to our clients.  That means a career packed with opportunities to grow and the ability to have an impact on every client you work with. ARSIEM is currently looking for an Information Systems Security Engineer 2 to participate as a security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation and/or integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments. This position will support one of our Government clients in Columbia, MD. ## Responsibilities - Perform or review technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability and non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations and recommend mitigation strategies. - Validate and verify system security requirements definitions and analysis and establish system security designs. - Design, develop, implement, and/or integrate IA and security systems and system components, including those for networking, computing, and enclave environments to include those with multiple enclaves and with differing data protection/classification requirements. - Build IA into systems deployed to operational environments. - Assist architects and systems developers in identifying and implementing appropriate information security functionality to ensure uniform application of Agency security policy and enterprise solutions. - Support the building of security architectures. - Enforce the design and implementation of trusted relations among external systems and architectures. - Assess and mitigate system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle. - Contribute to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification, and awareness activities for system and networking operations. - Review certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation, providing feedback on the completeness and compliance of its content. - Support security authorization activities in compliance with NSA/CSS Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP) and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, and prescribed NSA/CSS business processes for security engineering designs. Apply system security engineering expertise in one or more of the following to: - System security design process - Engineering life cycle - Information domain - Cross-domain solutions - Commercial off-the-shelf and government off-the-shelf cryptography - Identification, authentication, and authorization - System integration - Risk management - Intrusion detection - Contingency planning - Incident handling - Configuration control - Change management, auditing, certification, and accreditation process - Principles of IA (confidentiality, integrity, non¬ repudiation, availability, and access control) - Security testing ## Minimum Qualifications - A minimum of 14 years of experience as an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. - DoD [8570.01-M](http://8570.01-M) compliance with IASAE Level2 is required - A CISSP or CASP is required for this position. Ability to perform the following job tasks: - Participate as a security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation, and/or integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments - Participate as a security  engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation, and/or  integration of IA architectures, systems, or system components - Participate as the primary  security  engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and/or integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments - Participate as the primary  security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and/or integration of IA architectures, systems, or system components - Support the Government in the enforcement of the design  and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures - Apply knowledge of lA policy,  procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments - Support security  planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management - Identify overall security  requirements for the proper  handling of Government data - Interact  with the customer and other  project team members - Perform  system or network  designs that encompass multiple enclaves, including those  with differing data protection/classification requirements - Provide  security  planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management - Recommend system-level solutions to resolve security requirements - Support the Government in the enforcement of the design  and implementation of trusted relationships among  external  systems and architectures ## Preferred Qualifications - Zero Trust - RMF/Risk Assessments, Network Architecture, System Modeling (Cameo) - Experience in spreadsheet development and data visualization Clearance Requirement: This position requires an active TS/SCI with a polygraph. You must be a US Citizen for consideration. Candidate Referral: Do you know someone who would be GREAT at this role? If you do, ARSIEM has a way for you to earn a bonus through our referral program for persons presenting NEW (not in our resume database) candidates who are successfully placed on one of our projects. The bonus for this position is $10,000, and the referrer is eligible to receive the sum for any applicant we are able to place within 12 months of referral. The bonus is paid after the referred employee reaches 6 months of employment. ARSIEM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. ## About ARSIEM ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: ARSIEM Corporation is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that delivers advanced IT consulting and cybersecurity solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies. - **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped; no public funding rounds reported) - **Headquarters**: Baltimore, Maryland, United States - **Founded**: 2013 - **Founders**: R. Chuck Matthews (CEO) ## Core Business - Primary industry: IT Services and IT Consulting, with a focus on cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, and software development. - Target customers: U.S. Government, primarily the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community agencies. - Mission: To provide proven technology problem-solving expertise to its customers, delivering IT solutions with cybersecurity training, information security engineering, applications development, and more. ## Products & Services - **Cyber Security Training & CNO (Computer Network Operations)**: Custom training programs for DoD personnel, including CNO analysis and development, penetration testing, and information assurance solutions. - **Enterprise Architecture & Development**: Web-based solutions and system integration for organizing work products and accessing information, tailored to DoD and commercial markets. - **Applications Development**: Custom software development, including embedded software, mobile applications (Android), and platform engineering. - **Software Test & Evaluation**: Testing and validation services for mission-critical systems. - **Information Security Engineering**: ISSE (Information Systems Security Engineer) services, incident management, and network-based systems analysis. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly available (private company). - **Key Metric**: Approximately 34 employees (as of 2026); headcount growth of +10.9% year-over-year. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Primary customer is the U.S. Department of Defense. Certified as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and HUBZone small business. - **Growth Signals**: 59 active job postings (as of Sept 2026); LinkedIn followers grew 10.2% year-over-year; recent hiring of Skillbridge interns and specialized roles (AI Platform Engineer, Android CNO Developer). ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep DoD & Intelligence Community Experience**: Leadership (CEO Chuck Matthews, President Keith Pabst) collectively have over 25 years of DoD and IC experience, including military service. - **Niche Cybersecurity Expertise**: Specializes in hard-to-fill positions like CNO analysis, embedded development, and cyber training for combat readiness. - **Small Business Agility with HUBZone & SDVOSB Certifications**: Eligible for sole-source and set-aside contracts, giving them a competitive edge in federal procurement. - **High Employee Satisfaction**: 4.8/5.0 employer rating on LinkedIn (10 reviews), with perfect 5.0 for culture, 4.9 for compensation, and 4.8 for work-life balance. ## Strategic Focus - **Expanding AI & Platform Engineering**: Recent job postings for AI Platform Engineer, AI Product Manager, and AI Engineer indicate a push into artificial intelligence solutions. - **Talent Acquisition & Retention**: Offering competitive benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a $40,000 bonus incentive for senior software engineers in the past. Focus on hiring veterans and transitioning service members (Skillbridge internships). - **Deepening Government Relationships**: Continuing to serve as a trusted partner to multiple agencies across the U.S. Government, with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity and operational readiness. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Values**: Employee reviews highlight a 5.0/5.0 culture rating, emphasizing a supportive, mission-driven environment with a focus on national security. - **Benefits**: Competitive compensation, paid time off, tuition reimbursement (continuing education), 401(k) plan, short/long-term disability, life insurance, and medical/dental insurance. - **Work Environment**: Most positions are on-site at locations in Maryland (Ft. Meade, Annapolis Junction) and Arlington, VA. Some telework opportunities may exist for software engineers (as noted in a LinkedIn post). The company is a recognized HIRE Vets Medallion Program employer. - **Engineering Culture**: Strong emphasis on hands-on, mission-critical technical work (CNO, embedded systems, AI). The company supports professional development and certifications. ## Sources 1. [arsiem.com About](https://www.arsiem.com/about/) 2. [arsiem.com Careers](https://www.arsiem.com/careers/) 3. [arsiem.com Why ARSIEM](https://www.arsiem.com/why-arsiem/) 4. [linkedin.com/company/arsiem-corporation](https://linkedin.com/company/arsiem-corporation) 5. 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