The Senior Federal Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) serves as a technical integrator responsible for ensuring that system-to-system connections across federal boundaries are properly documented, approved, and compliant with all required cybersecurity and interoperability standards. This role operates upstream of A&A, supporting project teams during system design and throughout the connectivity approval lifecycle, but does not participate in the Assess & Authorize (A&A) process itself.
The ISSE will collaborate with internal project teams, external agency partners, network engineers, and cybersecurity stakeholders to gather system connectivity details, generate and manage Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM) documentation, support Authority to Connect (ATC) submissions, and assist with Line of Sight (LOS) testing and troubleshooting.
Basic Qualifications
- 10+ years combined higher education and relevant professional experience, including:
· 3+ years in information systems security, network security, or boundary protection roles
· 7+ years of higher education
· /or additional work experience directly related to the duties of the job
· Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
Ability to obtain and maintain the required government security clearance
U.S. citizenship (required by contract)
Preferred Qualifications
· CISSP (ISC²)
· CEH (EC-Council)
· CISM (ISACA)
· CompTIA Security+
· Experience with federal PPSM processes, boundary security teams, or cross-domain solutions
· Experience supporting ATC or interconnection approval workflows
· Prior federal government or DoD experience
Expectations
· Reside in or be willing to relocate to a mutually approved location (Northern Virginia preferred)
· Work 40 hours per week as needed to support mission timelines
· Maintain compliance with all corporate and federal cybersecurity policies
· Protect corporate and client assets and report any suspected security issues
· Perform additional responsibilities as assigned
Key Responsibilities
System Connectivity Engineering — Work with solution architects, network teams, and program stakeholders during design phases to capture accurate system-to-system connectivity requirements, data flows, and boundary crossing details.
PPSM Documentation & Lifecycle Management — Create, maintain, and validate PPSM spreadsheets; ensure accuracy of ports, protocols, and services; submit PPSMs through the required approval channels; track status through completion.
Authority to Connect (ATC) Coordination — Prepare and submit required pre-connectivity documentation packages; monitor ATC progress; coordinate with government reviewers and external partners to resolve questions or required updates.
Cross-Agency Collaboration — Serve as a primary technical liaison with external federal agencies, mission partners, and boundary security teams to ensure alignment on connectivity requirements and timelines.
Line of Sight (LOS) Testing Support — Participate in LOS testing activities, validate connectivity paths, assist with troubleshooting issues discovered during testing, and support post-LOS remediation.
Technical Documentation — Produce high-quality connectivity artifacts (Interface Control Documents for Connectivity [ICD-C]) required for boundary approvals and operational readiness.
Operational Support — Provide subject-matter expertise on boundary security requirements, encryption expectations, and interconnection standards; support teams during deployment and early operational phases.
Compliance Alignment — Ensure all connectivity documentation aligns with federal cybersecurity policies, boundary protection requirements, and agency-specific submission processes.
Disclaimer:
Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.
Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $71,200 to $158,200 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
- Short term disability and long term disability
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
- 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
- Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Financial planning and group legal
- Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.
Career Level - IC3