Hiring: Information System Security Engineer Company: Robert Half Location: Chantilly, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 13:27:15 Employment Type: Contract / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Configuration Management, Linux, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Systems Design, Systems Engineering, Systems Integration About the job Experience: •15 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, systems engineering, infrastructure, cloud, networking, DevOps, software development, or related technical fields. •At least 15 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, systems engineering, infrastructure, cloud, networking, DevOps, software development, or related technical fields. Required Skills: •Develop and refine security engineering approaches for enterprise systems, cloud platforms, networks, and hybrid infrastructure supporting federal missions. •Assess technical architectures to identify security gaps, recommend mitigation strategies, and improve overall resilience across Windows and Linux environments. •Translate government cybersecurity standards and control requirements into implementable technical guidance for engineering and operations teams. •Partner cross-functionally with program leadership, ISSOs, architects, and government representatives to align security priorities with operational and mission objectives. •Support risk analysis, security design reviews, and system integration activities to ensure technologies meet required protection levels. •Provide subject matter expertise on firewall technologies, secure network design, and configuration management practices in complex environments. •Advise teams on secure implementation of cloud and infrastructure services, including access controls, segmentation, and hardening measures. •Communicate security recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and help drive informed remediation decisions. Compensation: •$160,000 - $190,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!