Information Security Analyst Jobs in Annapolis Junction, MD
Information Security Analyst jobs in Annapolis Junction are concentrated in the defense and intelligence corridors along Route 32 and near the NSA campus at Fort Meade, with strong demand from Columbia Technology Partners, Peraton, and Carson Solutions across cybersecurity, federal contracting, and classified IT operations. Clearance-eligible analysts with experience in SIEM platforms, threat intelligence, or vulnerability management are especially in demand. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE)
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Abile Group, Inc.
Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE)
Annapolis Junction, Maryland
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Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
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Peraton
Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Annapolis Junction, Maryland
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Jr. Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
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Peraton
Jr. Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Annapolis Junction, Maryland
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Information Systems Security Officer (FORECASTED)
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Columbia Technology Partners
Information Systems Security Officer (FORECASTED)
Annapolis Junction, Maryland
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Information System Security Officer MID
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MAG Aerospace
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Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE)
Abile Group, Inc.·Annapolis Junction, Maryland
Job functions:
$105k.71 - $161k.09/yr
Bachelor of Science
51-200 employees
Job Description
Overview:
Degree and Years of Experience: 5 to 8 years with BS/BA or 3 to 5 years with MS/MA or 0 to 2 years with PhD.
Required Certifications:
The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by factors including, but not limited to geographic location, position requirements, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.
Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit, we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities.
Abile Group has an exciting and challenging opportunity for an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) supporting a DoD Customer's Classified Network Services. The mission will include Operations, Compliance, Cyber Security, Customer Service, and Engineering. The right Information Systems Security Engineer candidate will possess the below skills and qualifications and be ready to handle all responsibilities independently and professionally.
Responsibilities:
- Designs, implements, and maintains enterprise security architecture aligned with NIST RMF, DoD STIGs, CIS benchmarks, and organizational cybersecurity policies.
- Performs security engineering activities across system development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, system design reviews, security testing, and accreditation support.
- Implements vulnerability management processes utilizing Tenable Nessus, ACAS, and Qualys to identify, assess, and remediate system vulnerabilities.
- Integrates cybersecurity requirements into Windows and Linux server environments, cloud infrastructure, virtualization platforms, and containerized applications.
- Supports incident response and forensic investigations by analyzing security logs, SIEM alerts, network traffic, and endpoint telemetry using Splunk Enterprise.
- Develops automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash, and Python to streamline vulnerability remediation, account auditing, compliance reporting, and security monitoring tasks.
- Collaborates with system administrators, network engineers, ISSOs, and application teams to remediate security findings and implement secure configuration baselines.
- Performs security impact analysis for system changes, software deployments, and infrastructure upgrades to ensure continued compliance and operational security.
- Engineers endpoint protection and hardening solutions utilizing Trellix ePO – On-prem, host-based firewalls, and application whitelisting technologies.
- Evaluates and implements cybersecurity tools and technologies to improve system security posture, continuous monitoring, and threat detection capabilities.
- Produces technical security documentation, architecture diagrams, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and executive-level risk assessment reports.
- Experience administrating, configuring, and troubleshooting core modules such as Enterprise Password Vault (EPV), Password Vault Web Access (PVWA), Central Policy Manager (CPM), and Privileged Session Manager (PSM) in CyberArk.
- Monitors, analyzes, and detects cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks under general supervision.
- Assists with integrated, dynamic cyber defense, coordinates and maintains security toolsets to support organizations’ continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization programs.
- Establishes a framework by which cyber risk can be measured and quantified in the marketplace.
- Determines security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues; preparing cost estimates.
- Implements security systems by specifying intrusion detection methodologies and equipment; directing equipment and software installation and calibration; preparing preventive and reactive measures; creating, transmitting, and maintaining keys; providing technical support; completing documentation. Verifies security systems by developing and implementing test scripts.
- Maintains security by monitoring and ensuring compliance to standards, policies, and procedures; conducting incident response analyses; developing and conducting training programs.
- Responsible for the design, development, implementation, and integration of a DoD IA architectures, systems, or system components for use within computing, network, and enclave environments.
- Ensures that the architecture and design of development and operational systems are functional and secure.
- This includes designs for program of record systems and special purpose processing nodes with platform IT interconnectivity.
Clearance Required: TS/SCI.
Degree and Years of Experience: 5 to 8 years with BS/BA or 3 to 5 years with MS/MA or 0 to 2 years with PhD.
Required Certifications:
- Must be DoD 8570.1-M/8140 IAT Level III certification (SecurityX (CASP), GCIH, CISA, CISSP) compliant.
Required Skills:
- Strong background in networking (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs), cloud security (AWS/Azure), Kubernetes, and DevSecOps.
- Deep understanding of NIST SP 800-161, NIST RMF, FedRAMP, Common Criteria, ATO package development, and cybersecurity compliance (STIGs).
- Hands-on experience managing and deploying Tenable Nessus, CyberArk, Trellix, Splunk Enterprise, VMware vSphere, GitLab, Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu Linux.
- Experience with scripting and automation with Powershell, Python, Bash and Ansible.
- Proven experience in leading projects and mentoring junior ISSE's.
- Present technical briefings to leadership.
Salary Range: $104,814.71 - $161,320.10
The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by factors including, but not limited to geographic location, position requirements, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.
Salary is just one component of Abile Group's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Abile Group provides a comprehensive package of benefits including employer subsidized Medical and Dental, generous PTO, and 401(k) with Employer match after 90 days of employment.
About Abile Group, Inc.:
Abile Group, founded in July 2004 to support the Intelligence Community and its contractors across Enterprise Analytics, IT & Systems Engineering, and Program & Project Management, merged with Valiant Solutions in January 2026 - an established provider of cybersecurity technologies and services for Federal Agencies since 2005. Together, this partnership creates a stronger, more integrated cybersecurity organization with expanded opportunities for employees, deeper technical collaboration, and a unified mission. With significant experience serving the Federal Government, we remain dedicated to our employees and clients and seek high‑performing professionals who excel at providing guidance, developing solutions, and delivering implementation support that blends industry best practices with client expertise and Abile’s broad technical capabilities.
Hiring Statement:
Abile is committed to hiring the most qualified and best fit person for the job - always has, always will. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email careers@abilegroup.com with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.
Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit, we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities.
Abile Group, Inc.
Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE)
Annapolis Junction, Maryland
Added 1w ago51-200 employees
Job functions:
$105k.71 - $161k.09/yr
Bachelor of Science
Job Description
Overview:
Degree and Years of Experience: 5 to 8 years with BS/BA or 3 to 5 years with MS/MA or 0 to 2 years with PhD.
Required Certifications:
The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by factors including, but not limited to geographic location, position requirements, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.
Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit, we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities.
Abile Group has an exciting and challenging opportunity for an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) supporting a DoD Customer's Classified Network Services. The mission will include Operations, Compliance, Cyber Security, Customer Service, and Engineering. The right Information Systems Security Engineer candidate will possess the below skills and qualifications and be ready to handle all responsibilities independently and professionally.
Responsibilities:
- Designs, implements, and maintains enterprise security architecture aligned with NIST RMF, DoD STIGs, CIS benchmarks, and organizational cybersecurity policies.
- Performs security engineering activities across system development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, system design reviews, security testing, and accreditation support.
- Implements vulnerability management processes utilizing Tenable Nessus, ACAS, and Qualys to identify, assess, and remediate system vulnerabilities.
- Integrates cybersecurity requirements into Windows and Linux server environments, cloud infrastructure, virtualization platforms, and containerized applications.
- Supports incident response and forensic investigations by analyzing security logs, SIEM alerts, network traffic, and endpoint telemetry using Splunk Enterprise.
- Develops automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash, and Python to streamline vulnerability remediation, account auditing, compliance reporting, and security monitoring tasks.
- Collaborates with system administrators, network engineers, ISSOs, and application teams to remediate security findings and implement secure configuration baselines.
- Performs security impact analysis for system changes, software deployments, and infrastructure upgrades to ensure continued compliance and operational security.
- Engineers endpoint protection and hardening solutions utilizing Trellix ePO – On-prem, host-based firewalls, and application whitelisting technologies.
- Evaluates and implements cybersecurity tools and technologies to improve system security posture, continuous monitoring, and threat detection capabilities.
- Produces technical security documentation, architecture diagrams, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and executive-level risk assessment reports.
- Experience administrating, configuring, and troubleshooting core modules such as Enterprise Password Vault (EPV), Password Vault Web Access (PVWA), Central Policy Manager (CPM), and Privileged Session Manager (PSM) in CyberArk.
- Monitors, analyzes, and detects cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks under general supervision.
- Assists with integrated, dynamic cyber defense, coordinates and maintains security toolsets to support organizations’ continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization programs.
- Establishes a framework by which cyber risk can be measured and quantified in the marketplace.
- Determines security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues; preparing cost estimates.
- Implements security systems by specifying intrusion detection methodologies and equipment; directing equipment and software installation and calibration; preparing preventive and reactive measures; creating, transmitting, and maintaining keys; providing technical support; completing documentation. Verifies security systems by developing and implementing test scripts.
- Maintains security by monitoring and ensuring compliance to standards, policies, and procedures; conducting incident response analyses; developing and conducting training programs.
- Responsible for the design, development, implementation, and integration of a DoD IA architectures, systems, or system components for use within computing, network, and enclave environments.
- Ensures that the architecture and design of development and operational systems are functional and secure.
- This includes designs for program of record systems and special purpose processing nodes with platform IT interconnectivity.
Clearance Required: TS/SCI.
Degree and Years of Experience: 5 to 8 years with BS/BA or 3 to 5 years with MS/MA or 0 to 2 years with PhD.
Required Certifications:
- Must be DoD 8570.1-M/8140 IAT Level III certification (SecurityX (CASP), GCIH, CISA, CISSP) compliant.
Required Skills:
- Strong background in networking (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs), cloud security (AWS/Azure), Kubernetes, and DevSecOps.
- Deep understanding of NIST SP 800-161, NIST RMF, FedRAMP, Common Criteria, ATO package development, and cybersecurity compliance (STIGs).
- Hands-on experience managing and deploying Tenable Nessus, CyberArk, Trellix, Splunk Enterprise, VMware vSphere, GitLab, Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu Linux.
- Experience with scripting and automation with Powershell, Python, Bash and Ansible.
- Proven experience in leading projects and mentoring junior ISSE's.
- Present technical briefings to leadership.
Salary Range: $104,814.71 - $161,320.10
The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by factors including, but not limited to geographic location, position requirements, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.
Salary is just one component of Abile Group's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Abile Group provides a comprehensive package of benefits including employer subsidized Medical and Dental, generous PTO, and 401(k) with Employer match after 90 days of employment.
About Abile Group, Inc.:
Abile Group, founded in July 2004 to support the Intelligence Community and its contractors across Enterprise Analytics, IT & Systems Engineering, and Program & Project Management, merged with Valiant Solutions in January 2026 - an established provider of cybersecurity technologies and services for Federal Agencies since 2005. Together, this partnership creates a stronger, more integrated cybersecurity organization with expanded opportunities for employees, deeper technical collaboration, and a unified mission. With significant experience serving the Federal Government, we remain dedicated to our employees and clients and seek high‑performing professionals who excel at providing guidance, developing solutions, and delivering implementation support that blends industry best practices with client expertise and Abile’s broad technical capabilities.
Hiring Statement:
Abile is committed to hiring the most qualified and best fit person for the job - always has, always will. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email careers@abilegroup.com with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.
Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit, we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities.
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Information Security Analyst Jobs in Annapolis Junction: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a information security analyst job in Annapolis Junction?
The most direct path in Annapolis Junction is targeting federal contractors and intelligence community support firms clustered along the Route 32 corridor near Fort Meade. Employers here prioritize active or clearable candidates, so holding a current security clearance gives you a significant edge over comparably credentialed applicants. Relevant certifications like Security+, CISSP, or CEH strengthen your profile, and hands-on experience with SIEM tools, network monitoring, or incident response maps well to what these employers need.
Which companies hire information security analysts in Annapolis Junction?
Annapolis Junction information security analyst roles are posted by Columbia Technology Partners, Peraton, and Carson Solutions and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring in this area skews heavily toward defense contractors and government IT services firms that support federal intelligence and cybersecurity missions.
Are there remote information security analyst jobs in Annapolis Junction?
Yes, but with notable limits: information security analyst work that involves classified systems, sensitive government networks, or on-site monitoring is typically required to be performed in person. About 0% of information security analyst openings tied to Annapolis Junction are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles tend to cover tasks like policy development, compliance auditing, or unclassified threat analysis rather than hands-on network defense work.
How can I get a information security analyst job in Annapolis Junction with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is pursuing a junior analyst or IT security support role with a mid-tier federal contractor in the Fort Meade corridor, where firms regularly hire for entry-level positions tied to government programs. Starting in a help desk, systems administration, or network technician role at one of these contractors is a common lateral path. Obtaining a Security+ certification and beginning the clearance process early signals commitment to employers who face long timelines filling cleared positions.
Which industries hire the most information security analysts in Annapolis Junction?
Most information security analyst openings in Annapolis Junction sit in Consulting & Professional Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The concentration of national security agencies and their supporting contractor ecosystem in and around Fort Meade makes defense and intelligence the dominant drivers of local cybersecurity hiring.
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