Information System Security Engineer; ISSE - SME; Cloud- W​/Top Secret Clearance

Overview

The contract supports the Security Assessment and Authorization (SAA) program and information system security responsibilities at a Federal Agency. Responsibilities include providing comprehensive Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) and Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) support to address evolving cybersecurity needs by providing Information Security as a Service (ISaaS).

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of contractor security professionals responsible for the end-to-end implementation of the RMF lifecycle for federal IT systems.
• Oversee and coordinate activities within the Prepare step, ensuring roles, responsibilities, and risk management strategies are clearly defined and maintained.
• Guide system categorization efforts to ensure all information systems are appropriately classified based on mission/business impact and regulatory requirements.
• Advise on the selection, tailoring, and documentation of security controls aligned with system categorizations, risk appetite, and compliance requirements.
• Oversee the implementation of technical, operational, and management controls throughout system and application life cycles, with a particular focus on quality and completeness of all deliverables.
• Ensure comprehensive security control assessments are planned, executed, and documented to validate the effectiveness of implemented safeguards.
• Prepare risk management documentation for system authorization and executive decision-making.
• Direct ongoing monitoring and continuous assessment activities, collecting metrics to adjust security strategies and ensure sustained compliance.
• Serve as a principal technical advisor on cybersecurity, bringing subject-matter expertise to risk analysis, incident response, system remediation, and audit support efforts.
• Foster a culture of security awareness, providing technical guidance and training to both team members and stakeholders.
• Track, report, and communicate status, risks, and improvement opportunities related to security engineering activities to leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of RMF, NIST guidance, and industry best practices in support of continuous process improvement.

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - 10 years of experience in secure design, analysis, and test of information security systems and products.
• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - 10 years of experience applying methods, standards and approaches for ensuring the baseline security safeguards are appropriately implemented and documented.
• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - 10 years of experience creating and updating security test plans for detecting and mitigating risk to information systems.
• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments (IC, DoD, Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations). Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape is highly desirable.

• Bachelor’s and/or advanced degree in computer science, business management, or IT related discipline is preferred

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification required
• Preferred:
  Cloud certification

• Active Top Secret

• Location:
  
  Quantico, VA. Onsite
• Work schedule:
  
  Day shift Monday – Friday; evenings and weekends may be required to meet program and contract needs.
• Travel: 10%
• U.S. Citizen;
  Top Secret Security Clearance Required

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