Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Techopedia explains Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

An ISSE first must determine the client’s security requirements and then take measures to build systems around those requirements to keep both the systems and information secure. The ISSE designs the architecture of an information system and chooses the pieces of the system to perform the needed functions. Next the ISSE will prepare a security design for the system and choose the components to instill security measures on the system. This can involve selecting software commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products or custom products.

Next the ISSE implements the system security by ensuring that the entire system works as planned. This can include testing and documenting the entire system. It also may include training people on the systems.

There are certifications that ISSEs can obtain that can help them in gaining employment, such as:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - offered by the ISC
• Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) - offered by the ISC
• DOD Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process (DITSCAP)
• DOD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP)