Senior Information Systems Security Engineer - TS/SCI CI Poly
Tenica Gs
Chantilly, VA · Posted July 1, 2026
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About the job
Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) TS/SCI CI Poly
Department: Government Customer- Chantilly
Location: Chantilly, VA
Senior ISSE
Position Description:
The Senior Information Systems Security Engineer provides support to the customer in the area of Cyber Security. Daily Tasks include, but are not limited to:
· Provides analytical and technical security recommendations to the customer
· Lead for the identification of projects’ security requirements
· Participates in network design reviews and security testing for the customer’s networks
· Coordinates with systems’ development teams to ensure network security standards are being followed and implemented correctly
· Reviews and analyzes new systems (hardware and software) and provides recommendations concerning their security
Required Qualifications:
Current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Favorably adjudicated Polygraph
DoD 8570 certification in IAT or IAM
Experience with crypto, COMSEC and GEOINT
Desired Qualifications:
Bachelors of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or an advanced IA certification (i.e. CISSP or CASP)
Self-starter requiring limited direction and supervision
Experience briefing senior customer personnel
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous customer requests in a fast pace deadline driven environment
Familiarity with customer’s IA processes
Experience with IA vulnerability testing and related network and system test tools (i.e. retina, HBSS, EVSS, ACAS)
Experience supporting IC or DoD in the Cyber Security Domain
TENICA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.