
Information Systems Security Engineer I
Philadelphia, PAFull-time$90–130K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Red Peak Technical Services, an Alutiiq subsidiary, seeks an Information Systems Security Engineer to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia division. The role supports cybersecurity compliance, system security engineering, risk management framework activities, and technical documentation for Department of Defense systems. The engineer supports authorization and accreditation throughout system lifecycles and collaborates with technical teams and program leadership.
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Taxable Entity RED PEAK TECHNICAL SERVICES LLC Job Title Information Systems Security Engineer I Location PA Philadelphia NSWC - Philadelphia, PA 19112 US (Primary) Category IT and Computer Related Job Type Full-time Typical Pay/Range $90,000 to $130,000 Annually Education Bachelor's Degree Travel Up to 25% Security Clearance Required: Secret POSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS): Red Peak Technical Services, LLC a subsidiary of Alutiiq, LLC is looking for qualified Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE). This position will support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia division (NSWCPD). In this role, you will support cybersecurity compliance, system security engineering, risk management framework activities, and technical documentation efforts for mission critical Department of Defense systems. This position is ideal for a cybersecurity professional with experience supporting DOD environments and a strong understanding of security compliance and system accreditation processes. 1. Support system authorization and compliance efforts using RMF and eMASS throughout the system lifecycle 2. Implement and assess security controls in accordance with DOD and NIST cybersecurity requirements. 3. Conduct security reviews, vulnerability assessment, and audit log analysis to identify and mitigate risks. 4. Collaborate with engineers, developers, and program managers to support system design operation. 5. Develop and maintain technical documentation, including security plans, procedures, reports, and design operation. 6. Support certification, testing, and accreditation activities for information systems. 7. Provide technical recommendations, status updates, and briefings to project leadership and stakeholders. Pay rate:$90,000 to $130,000 annually REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Required Qualifications: 1. High school diploma or HS equivalency certificate is acceptable with additional, 2 to 5 Years minimum, of practical experience in a Cybersecurity, engineering, T&E or A&A (formerly C&A) related field. Have worked with Information Assurance tools such as DISA Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS), and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS). 2. Current DOD IAM certification and ability to maintain DOD 8570 compliance requirements 3. IAT Level II certification in compliance with DoD 8570.1M 4. Baseline certification requirement such as Security+ 5. Experience with supporting RMF, NIST security fireworks, and DOD cybersecurity compliance activities. 6. Familiarity with vulnerability management tools and security hardening practices. 7. Ability to work independently and effectively communicate with technical and non-technical teams. 8. Active DOD Secret Clearance Preferred Qualifications: 1. Hands-on experience with eMASS and VMware-based virtual environments (VMware) 2. Familiarity with DISA STIGs, ACAS, HBSS, SCAP, and vulnerability scanning tools. 3. Experience supporting FISMA compliance initiatives 4. Previous experience supporting Navy or Department of Defense programs. Why join us? 1. Support mission critical systems for the US NAVY 2. Working alongside experienced cybersecurity and engineering professionals 3. Contribute to the security and resilience of critical defense technologies 4. Opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Afognak Native Corporation and Afognak's direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates to include Alutiiq, LLC; Afognak Commercial Group, LLC; Alutiiq Professional Consulting, LLC; and each of their respective domestic and foreign, direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates are equal opportunity employers that do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, itizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (collectively, "Protected Status"). The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law. Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements as well as other client-customer contract requirements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information, please visit our Company's Career page. Afognak Native Corporation, Alutiiq LLC and their subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,624 open Cybersecurity Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$90–130K/yr
- Pennsylvania median$108–198K/yr49 salary ranges
- US median$108–196K/yr1,295 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $110K, is 30% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($157K) — in the lowest quarter of Cybersecurity Engineer salary ranges in Pennsylvania.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 69 open Cybersecurity Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,624 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- Deloitte17 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Cybersecurity Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 1,516 postings).
- Education
- 668 of the 1,624 open Cybersecurity Engineer jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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