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Salary: USD 150,000 - 190,000 / annual
CHAOS Industries is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to serve as the primary security engineer for classified information systems across one or more Program Security Authorization boundaries. You will take full ownership of security engineering efforts for next-generation classified processing environments, from initial system security architecture through Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and into sustained continuous monitoring once the system reaches Authority to Operate (ATO).
Key Responsibilities:
Security Engineering & Architecture:
- Design and document system security architecture for classified and unclassified information systems, ensuring alignment with RMF (NIST 800-37), ICD 503, and applicable DoD/IC overlays
- Conduct and review security assessments, maintain system patches, perform risk analysis, and run vulnerability scans (Nessus, ACAS, SCAP) to identify and remediate risks
- Evaluate proposed changes to hardware, software, and firmware for security impact; approve or reject changes per Configuration Management (CM) processes
- Oversee implementation and validation of STIG/SRG hardening requirements across Windows, Linux, and network infrastructure
Vulnerability Management and Continuous Monitoring:
- Run and interpret vulnerability scans (ACAS, SCAP, or equivalent), triage findings, and drive remediation with responsible engineering teams
- Maintain the system's continuous monitoring strategy post-ATO, including tracking control effectiveness over time and flagging drift
- Support incident response for accredited systems, including root-cause security analysis and reporting
Assessment & Authorization:
- Architect, design, implement, support, and evaluate security-focused tools and services
- Develop and interpret security policies and procedures
- Work with cloud security platforms in production, development, quality-assurance, and staging environments
- Ensure compliance with DCSA, DSS, and applicable IC community security policies across all assigned programs
About CHAOS Industries:
CHAOS Industries, founded in 2022, is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™). The company has raised $1 billion in funding from leading investors including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. Headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Washington D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, and London, CHAOS serves warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams.
Requirements:
- Minimum Bachelor's degree plus 7 years of Information Assurance/Information System Security experience, OR Master's degree with 5 years of relevant experience
- DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce IAT Level 2 or IAM Level 1 certification
- Strong knowledge of RMF, STIGs, system hardening, network security, secure architecture, and vulnerability management processes
- Experience working across hardware, software, networking, and mission system integration environments
- Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting military aircraft, mission systems, CUAS, or tactical communication platforms
- Background supporting cybersecurity test events, airworthiness, or platform accreditation activities
- Strong knowledge in major cloud environments
