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As a Principal Information Systems Security Engineer, you will join a small team providing Information Assurance architecture analysis and security engineering support for the National Leadership Command Capability. This role supports Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications, Continuity of Government, and Senior Leader communications. You will serve in a consultant-like capacity to deliver threat-informed cybersecurity products, including risk assessments, architecture reviews, and engineering guidance. Day-to-day responsibilities involve evaluating candidate architectures against security requirements, researching emerging technologies like Zero Trust and Cloud Computing, and designing systems for networking and enclave environments. You will utilize expertise in the Risk Management Framework, NIST Special Publications 800 Series, CNSSI 1253, and DoD 8500. The role requires technical proficiency in identifying vulnerabilities across operating systems, firmware, and network hardware while ensuring compliance with agency security policies and requirements.