The Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) Manager will design, build, and integrate security capabilities while leading Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance efforts for Deloitte’s Cyber team. This role supports Authorization to Operate (ATO) activities, produces security engineering artifacts, and drives remediation informed by security maturity assessments.
Role Overview
In this position, you will lead STIG compliance and security engineering work across information systems, applications, and cloud environments, including coordination that supports ATO decision-making and ongoing security requirements. You will also assess security maturity to identify architecture and control gaps, then work with stakeholders to implement remediation actions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and integrate security capabilities into information systems, applications, and cloud architectures
- Lead system architecture work and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance activities
- Support Authorization to Operate (ATO) efforts across IT and Operational Technology systems, including development of security documentation and implementation of controls
- Develop and maintain security engineering artifacts and compliance evidence for authorization decisions and ongoing security requirements
- Assess security maturity, identify architecture and control gaps, and drive remediation actions with stakeholders
- Collaborate with systems engineers, architects, compliance teams, and client stakeholders to resolve technical security issues and strengthen operational resilience
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
- Active Top Secret (SCI Eligibility) security clearance required
- Onsite work requirement: 5 days a week at the client site in Washington, D.C.
- 12+ years of experience as an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) supporting U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) or Federal Government information systems, including information security engineering, system/application design and architecture, application security, and security architecture
- Experience implementing STIGs for information systems
- One of the following certifications: CRISC or CISSP
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
- Ability to lead projects or workstreams
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to provide clear guidance to others
Technologies and Tools
- FedRAMP
- Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)
- Authorization to Operate (ATO)
- Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- Assessment and Authorization (A&A)
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) RMF
- Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) tools such as JCAM and OpenRMF
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
- Operational Technology
- Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
Additional Qualification Notes
- Experience supporting operational mission systems
- Experience applying NIST RMF to security and compliance activities
- Experience with GRC tools such as JCAM and OpenRMF
Team and Practice
Deloitte’s Government & Public Services (GPS) practice serves federal, state, and local government clients as well as public higher education institutions. The Cyber Strategy & Transformation offering develops and transforms cyber programs aligned to a client’s strategic objectives, regulatory requirements, and risk appetite. This work includes design of the cyber organization, governance, and risk assessments, and uses the Project Delivery Talent Model to match specialized skills to client needs.
Compensation and Location
- Location: Rosslyn, VA (onsite)
- Salary: USD 137,500 - 278,300 per year
- Compensation range (Virginia): Deloitte is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $137,500 to $278,300.
Benefits
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program. Awards, if any, depend on various factors, including individual and organizational performance.
