Information Systems Security Engineer/IT Systems Eng

University of Southern California • Arlington, VA • Posted May 31, 2026

About the Role

Security Leadership & Governance

+ Collaborate with senior leadership to align technology, cybersecurity, and operational practices with ISI research goals and classified processing requirements.

+ Implement and execute IT strategy and roadmaps in alignment with institutional, contractual, and customer requirements.

+ Maintain security documentation and ensure compliance with sponsor and regulatory mandates.

Cyber Security & Compliance

+ Establish, execute, and maintain organizational security policies and procedures.

+ Maintain expert knowledge of applicable regulatory and national security frameworks, including but not limited to:

+ CMMC

+ NIST SP 800-171

+ DFARS 252.204-7012


+ Oversee and ensure continued compliance with all applicable requirements.

+ Responsible for compliance of both Classified systems and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) data and network environments....