Information Systems Security Engineer 0

AT&T

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Work type
On-site
Location
Columbia, MD
Salary
$72,000–$113,100 / yr
Posted
49 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Dec 31, 2026

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Below market

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About AT&T

AT&T is a US-based telecommunications company providing wireless, broadband, and fiber internet service along with phone and connectivity products for consumers and businesses.

AT&T currently has 100 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Information Systems Security Engineer 0

The Information Systems Security Engineer 0 (ISSE0) (Government) joins the RIS I team to support regional IT services. This role focuses on proactively managing cyber risk by performing vulnerability scans, analyzing results, and collaborating with framework teams to remediate security weaknesses. The engineer will configure and maintain Tenable.sc and Nessus, conduct STIG compliance scans, and integrate data into Splunk for correlation and automated reporting. Key responsibilities include developing dashboards to visualize risk posture, supporting RMF activities, and testing configurations in lab environments. The position requires technical knowledge of servers, virtualization, routers, switches, firewalls, and network segmentation. Candidates must possess experience with DoD STIGs, RMF processes, and Splunk for data ingestion. This role ensures the organization maintains a secure posture through continuous monitoring and patch verification.

What you'll do

  • Configure, operate, and maintain Tenable.sc and Nessus to identify and track vulnerabilities across all environments.
  • Conduct STIG compliance scans and interpret results to validate system hardening and control effectiveness.
  • Analyze vulnerability data to create actionable findings and coordinate remediation efforts with system administrators.
  • Integrate vulnerability and compliance data into Splunk for correlation, trend analysis, and automated reporting.
  • Develop dashboards and reports to visualize system risk posture and track remediation progress.
  • Support RMF activities by providing technical input for security controls and scanning results.
  • Assist in developing scanning policies, baselines, and SOPs to improve security posture and compliance.
  • Support audits by providing detailed vulnerability data, remediation evidence, and STIG compliance documentation.

What we're looking for

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a related discipline is required.
  • Associate’s degree in a related field, Security+ certification, and two years of general IT experience is required.
  • High school diploma/GED and four years of general IT experience, including at least one year of information systems security experience, is required.
  • Active DoD 8570.01-M compliance with IAT Level II (Sec+) or IASAE Level 1 (CASP or CISSP) is required.
  • Knowledge of servers, virtualization, routers, switches, firewalls, VLANS, routing, and network segmentation is required.
  • Working knowledge of DoD STIGs and RMF process (NIST 800-53) is required.
  • Experience using Splunk for data ingestion, search queries, correlation, and report creation is required.
  • Experience as an ISSE on Federal Government programs of similar scope, type, and complexity is desirable.

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