Information Systems Security Engineer - Entry Level (Maryland)

This role seeks candidates with a strong foundation in computer and information systems, focusing on security and development. We are looking for individuals prepared to contribute to critical information assurance and cybersecurity initiatives.

• *Minimum Qualifications:**
• **Education:**

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. Acceptable related fields include: General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Forensics, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Assurance, Information Security, or Information Systems. * *Alternative:* An Associate's degree combined with 2 years of relevant, in-depth experience directly related to the position.

• **Experience:**

* For Bachelor's degree holders, no prior experience is required for entry-level consideration. * Relevant experience should be in one or more of the following areas: * Computer or information systems design/development * Programming * Information, cyber, or network security * Vulnerability analysis and penetration testing * Computer forensics * Information assurance * Systems engineering * Updating information assurance documentation (e.g., System Security Plans, Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation packages, System Requirements Traceability Matrices). * *Note:* Network and system administration experience may contribute partially.

• **Military Training Equivalency:** Completion of relevant military training can count towards experience:

* 20-24 weeks course (e.g., JCAC, UCT, NWBC/INWT, Cyber Defense Operations) = 6 months of experience * 10-14 weeks course = 3 months of experience