Role Overview
Celestar Corporation is hiring a staff-level ISSO (Cybersecurity) Engineer- Level 4. This is a full-time role in CA. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Celestar Corporation is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) (Cybersecurity) Engineer- Level 4 to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) under the Analysis & Production Community of Interest (A&P COI). The primary place of performance will be in the National Capital Region (Annapolis Junction, MD; Washington, DC; or Reston, VA). If interested and meet ALL the required qualifications and active clearance level, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding and impactful opportunity
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD, Washington, DC, or Reston, VA
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Active TS/SCI with a Current CI Poly (within the last 5 years)
About Us
Celestar, a proud Veteran-Owned company, offers highly competitive salaries and benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes company-paid employee and family dental insurance, employee health insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage. Additionally, we provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching, paid holidays, and personal time off.
Responsibilities
- As a Senior-level Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), you will play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing cybersecurity initiatives.
- Conduct technical security assessments and contribute to the security systems.
- Ensure system security compliance, manage risks, and support certification activities throughout the program life cycle.
- Work with application leads, sysadmins, DBAs, developers, and testers to ensure the assigned systems are security-compliant and achieve/maintain ATO.
Required qualifications/skills:
- HS Diploma/GED.
- 13 years of experience in Software or Systems Engineering roles or a highly related field of work with a similar scope and responsibilities.
- A Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience, and a Master’s Degree may be substituted for 6 years of experience.
- Security+ or other IAT II/III level certification that is currently active.
- Proficiency with XACTA and DIA’s RMF process, including managing IATT and ATO processes.
- Proficiency with Splunk.
- Experience conducting assessments of existing IT architecture for compliance with security requirements from applicable security frameworks (such as ICD 503).
- Experience with implementing and maintaining system security documentation, including SSPs, SAPs, POA&Ms, and security assessment artifacts, coordinating closely with ISSMs, ISSEs, system owners, and authorizing officials.
- Full-time work in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) is required, with flexible hours.
- Active TS/SCI with a current CI Poly (within the last 5 years).
Celestar Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Celestar Corporation prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same-sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; marital status; service member/protected veteran status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the ISSO (Cybersecurity) Engineer- Level 4 position at Celestar Corporation?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Celestar Corporation. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the ISSO (Cybersecurity) Engineer- Level 4 position at Celestar Corporation located?
This position is based in CA. Celestar Corporation has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a ISSO (Cybersecurity) Engineer- Level 4 at Celestar Corporation earn?
Celestar Corporation has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the ISSO (Cybersecurity) Engineer- Level 4 role at Celestar Corporation posted?
This role was posted on April 15, 2026 (67 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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