Clarity Innovations
Principal Information Security Engineer
$117K–$292K
Fort Meade, MD +1 · Principal · Full-time · Posted Jul 22, 2026
- Location
- Fort Meade, MD
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States - Experience
- 5–8 years as a network/system administrator, system engineer, or ISSE; at least two years of specialized experience in one or more listed areas.
About the job
Supports development teams building an infrastructure-as-code environment by implementing cybersecurity controls and maintaining government authorization packages for classified systems.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain continuous authorization-to-operate artifacts, including SSPs and related documentation.
- Integrate cybersecurity best practices and secure-by-default standards into Kubernetes clusters, DevOps pipelines, and CI/CD systems.
- Assess security risks, support authorization reviews, and ensure systems meet compliance requirements.
What they ask for
- U.S. citizenship and active TS clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility.
- Current DoDM 8570 IAT Level II or III certification, or DoD 8140.01 intermediate certification under the Security Architect role.
- Proven RMF ability, including at least two years of specialized experience in one or more listed areas.
- Experience taking at least one system through RMF steps 0–7 to an ATO.
Nice to have
- Cloud security, security engineering/architecture, software development security, or orchestration certifications listed in the posting.
- Experience with vulnerability scanning tools and eMASS, Xacta, SNOW, or LATTE ART.
Pay
$117,000 - $292,000 (base salary)
Tools
Kubernetes, CI/CD, Azure, AWS, ACAS, Nessus, SonarQube, eMASS
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