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title: 'Information Systems Security Engineer at Planet Technologies'
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# Information Systems Security Engineer at Planet Technologies

- **Company:** Planet Technologies
- **Location:** Washington, DC
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-11-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/planettechnologies/2b47f9cb-31fe-4353-9d28-6c8f15c99c1d

## Job description

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 Planet Technologies

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Planet Technologies is a leading provider of Microsoft professional services to the public sector, specializing in cloud, security, AI, and compliance solutions for government and commercial clients.
- **Entity Type**: Private (privately held)
- **Headquarters**: Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
- **Founded**: 1997
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: IT Services and IT Consulting; public sector technology services
- **Target customers**: B2G (government agencies – federal, state, local) and B2B (commercial organizations)
- **Mission**: “To inspire our clients and employees by being the best and brightest consultants on the Planet—empowering our customers to meet the rapidly evolving demands for information and knowledge through the use of cost effective and innovative solutions.” [go-planet.com](https://go-planet.com/careers/)

## Products & Services
- **Microsoft 365 & Copilot**: Consulting, deployment, adoption, and change management for Microsoft 365, Copilot, and Teams.
- **Azure Infrastructure & Security**: Cloud migration, Azure Virtual Desktop, VMware solutions, and security (cloud security, identity & access management, threat protection).
- **Power Platform & Dynamics 365**: Custom solutions, automation, and CRM implementations.
- **Managed Services (CMMC / Compliance)**: CMMC Level 2 advisory and readiness, ISO 9001 quality management, and regulatory compliance for defense and regulated environments.
- **Training**: Independent IT and developer training on Microsoft technologies.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue ~$11.6M (per LinkedIn) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planet-technologies)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Microsoft (27 Partner of the Year awards, 15 Microsoft specializations, 5 Solutions Partner designations)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - 27 Microsoft Partner of the Year awards (including 7x State & Local Government Partner of the Year, 6x Federal Partner of the Year) [go-planet.com](https://go-planet.com/about-planet/company/)
  - CMMC Level 2 certified; ISO 9001:2015 certified
  - Great Place to Work® Certified; U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Gold Medallion (7 consecutive years)
  - Headcount: 188 employees (as of latest LinkedIn data, -13.4% YoY) – note the company website references “400” in a branding context, possibly including contractors or historical peak [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planet-technologies) vs [go-planet.com](https://go-planet.com/careers/)

## Competitive Advantages
- Deep, award-winning expertise across the entire Microsoft stack, especially in public sector and regulated environments.
- Extensive compliance credentials (CMMC, ISO) that are critical for defense and government clients.
- Long-standing relationships with Microsoft and a track record of repeat recognitions (27 Partner of the Year awards).
- End-to-end capabilities: from cloud migration and security to AI adoption and change management.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling AI and Copilot adoption for government and commercial clients.
- Strengthening security and compliance offerings (CMMC, zero trust).
- Continuing to lead in public sector digital transformation, cloud migration, and modern workplace solutions.
- Attracting and retaining top talent with a focus on mission-driven work and professional development.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Great Place to Work certified; values of Trust, Creativity, Quality, and Continuous Improvement. Strong emphasis on personal and professional growth.
- **Remote / Hybrid**: Multiple remote positions available (e.g., Senior Office 365 Architect, Power Platform Consultant); some on-site roles in Washington, DC area.
- **Perks & Environment**: Veteran-friendly (Gold Hire Vets award), training opportunities, and the chance to work on high-impact government projects. The company warns candidates about phishing scams and emphasizes secure hiring practices (only @go-planet.com email, no payment requests).
- **Engineering Culture**: Focus on Microsoft technologies, continuous learning, and certification. Small but experienced team (188 employees) with a flat structure and direct client impact.

## Sources
1. [go-planet.com](https://go-planet.com/about-planet/company/) – Company overview, awards, specializations, certifications
2. [go-planet.com](https://go-planet.com/careers/) – Mission, values, employee count reference (400), hiring warnings
3. [go-planet.com](https://go-planet.com/about-planet/leadership-team/) – Leadership team (Scott Tucker, Andrew Kagan, Nick Pattakos)
4. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planet-technologies) – Employee count, revenue, industry, open positions, reviews
5. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/planettechnologies) – Current job listings, remote/on-site details

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