Principal Information Security Engineer
Clarity Innovations · Fort Meade, MD
Posted about 2 months ago · $117,000 - $292,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 53 days Clarity Innovations's roles stay open a median of 42 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 85% of Clarity Innovations's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Clarity Innovations
- high 23 stale, 1 reposted of 46 open
- Hiring momentum
- 75 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-25
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Clarity Innovations's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Clarity Innovations.
About this role
The Principal Information Security Engineer at Clarity Innovations will support development teams in building a new Infrastructure as Code (IaC) environment, focusing on security innovation and implementation. Responsibilities include managing artifacts for government authorization, integrating cybersecurity best practices into CI/CD processes, and ensuring compliance with security controls throughout the system development life cycle.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Clarity Innovations as an employer.
What you need
- U.S. citizen with active TS clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility
- Current DoDM 8570 IAT Level II or Level III certification, or DoD 8140.01 intermediate certifications under the 'Security Architect' role
- 5-8 years experience working as a network/system administrator, system engineer, or ISSE
- Proven RMF ability with at least two years of specialized experience in cloud (prefer Azure or AWS), CI/CD, government software development/DevSecOps, IaC, TS/SAP environments, or offensive/defensive cyberspace operations
- Experience with auditing and performing control assessments
- Fluent in understanding RMF as it pertains to classified systems
Nice to have
- Cloud Security Certifications
- CCSP: Certified Cloud Security Professional
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineering Associate
- AWS Certified Security - Specialist
- Security Engineering/Architecture Certifications
What you get
- Performance-based bonuses
- Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Substantial paid time off and holidays
- Flexible work arrangements where possible
- Range of income protection benefits
Worth weighing
- Salary range is broad and may vary based on location and contract requirements
- Role involves working with classified systems, which may require additional scrutiny and compliance measures
- Position is heavily focused on security compliance and may involve rigorous auditing processes
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Listed by Clarity Innovations on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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