Information Security System Engineer - ISSE
Loft Orbital
<div class="content-intro"><div> <p class="p1"><strong>About Loft Federal</strong></p> <p class="p3">Loft Federal is committed to delivering the<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>U.S. national security space community<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>a<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>fast, affordable, and streamlined<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>pathway to orbit. As a<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>wholly owned U.S. subsidiary<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>of Loft Orbital Solutions, Inc., we specialize in providing mission-ready space infrastructure with unmatched efficiency.</p> <p class="p3">At Loft, we empower our team with<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>autonomy, ownership, and bold problem-solving opportunities<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>while fostering a<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>tight-knit, supportive environment. We believe that<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>diversity, inclusivity, and community<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>are the foundation of an open and innovative culture. We value<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>kind, collaborative, and mission-driven teammates<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>who excel in<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>problem-solving and communication—because great solutions come from great teams.</p> </div> <div><strong>Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us?&nbsp;</strong></div></div><p>Loft Federal is seeking an <strong>Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)</strong>&nbsp;to help design and secure the systems that power our national security space missions. You'll partner with software, systems, infrastructure, and mission engineers to integrate cybersecurity throughout the system lifecycle—from architecture and implementation through authorization and continuous monitoring.</p> <p>This role combines hands-on security engineering with RMF execution, ensuring our systems meet government security requirements while enabling rapid mission delivery.</p> <p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p> <ul> <li>Embed cybersecurity into the design and development of space and ground systems.</li> <li>Develop secure system architectures and implement security controls aligned with NIST RMF and DoD requirements.</li> <li>Lead RMF activities, including SSPs, POA&amp;Ms, security assessments, and ATO packages.</li> <li>Partner with engineering teams to identify, assess, and remediate security vulnerabilities.</li> <li>Support system hardening, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring.</li> <li>Conduct security architecture reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments.</li> <li>Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to integrate security into automated development pipelines.</li> <li>Work closely with government customers, ISSMs, and program teams to maintain compliant, mission-ready systems.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Must Haves</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.</li> <li>5+ years of Information Systems Security Engineering or cybersecurit