Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

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Applied Intuition

Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States

Remote

Posted April 9, 2026

Job Description

About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co.

We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments.

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to oversee and maintain the security of our information systems. The ISSE will take ownership of the security posture, engineering, and compliance of our classified information systems. The successful candidate will be a key technical resource, responsible for ensuring all systems meet stringent federal and Department of Defense (DoD) security standards, with a focus on Special Access Program (SAP) environments. A Secret Clearance (minimum) is required.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

Implement and maintain security controls as directed by the Information System Security Manager (ISSM)
Directly supporting engineers for deployments onto customer systems
Serve as the primary liaison with Government agencies for security matters and authorization processes
Coordinate with external auditors and assessors during security evaluations and audits
Perform regular vulnerability scanning, security assessments, and compliance checks to ensure system security
Monitor system logs, investigate potential security incidents, and implement remediation measures
Conduct security impact analyses for system changes and assist in developing security documentation
Provide direct security support to project teams and customers
Facilitate routine security awareness training
Perform user access reviews and manage access control implementation to maintain system integrity

We're looking for someone who has:

A Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field
A minimum of 5 years of hands-on security experience in Government contracting environments
DoD 8140/8570 IAM level II (Security+ Certification, condition of employment)
Proven experience implementing NIST 800-171 security controls
Proven experience implementing NIST 800-53 security controls and preparing ATO packages
Strong understanding of network security principles, system hardening techniques, and vulnerability management
Experience with vulnerability scanning tools and security logging/monitoring
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills