Information Systems Security Engineer - Senior
Senior
Centralized Logging
Cyber Security
Cybersecurity Tools
Data Platform
Data Security
Facilities Management
Ibm Guardium
Identity and Access Management
Information Security
Information Technology (IT)
InfoSec
Nmap
Product Security
Project Management
Risk Governance
Risk Management
Security
Security Assessment
Security Automation
Security Compliance
Security Information And Event Management
Security Monitoring
Security Operations
Security Standards
Security Testing
Solution Architecture
Systems Security Engineer
Tenable Nessus
Vulnerability Management
Vulnerability Scanners
Job Description
The Senior Information Systems Security Engineer will support an Information Security as a Service (ISaaS) program for a federal law enforcement agency. This role focuses on integrating technical security configurations into planned solutions, engineering cloud-based architectures, and executing NIST RMF to support timely system authorizations.
Responsibilities
- Act as a principal technical advisor for cybersecurity architecture, integrating technical security configurations into planned solutions.
- Collaborate with technical teams to build required security configurations, including Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), centralized logging, and vulnerability remediation.
- Provide technical input for development of the System Security Plan (SSP), ensuring data flows align with least privilege principles.
- Create technically grounded remediation approaches for control gaps identified through self-assessments.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of experience in secure design, analysis, and testing of information security systems.
- 8+ years of experience applying federal methods and standards to ensure security safeguards are properly documented.
- 8+ years of experience creating and updating security test plans to detect and mitigate risks.
- Documented leadership experience supervising teams of IT or security professionals.
- Active TS/SCI Clearance (Polygraph required post-hire).
- US citizenship required.
- Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Must hold at least one of the following active certifications: CISSP or CEH.
Technologies
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Centralized logging
- NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- Tenable Nessus
- Splunk
- IBM Guardium
- HP WebInspect
- NMAP
- System Security Plan (SSP)
- Least privilege principles
Preferred Qualifications
- Active Cloud Security certification.
- Experience with cloud technologies, enterprise architecture, and emerging technical environments.
- Familiarity with enterprise tools including Tenable Nessus, Splunk, IBM Guardium, HP WebInspect, and NMAP.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
- Comprehensive, company-paid healthcare (premiums and deductibles covered).
- 401(k) with company match.
- Travel and performance incentives.
- 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays).
- $5K annual training allowance.
- $500 book allowance.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
Location and Clearance
Location: Washington, DC Metro Area (onsite).
Clearance: Top Secret (TS) / SCI Eligible (Polygraph required post-hire).
Position Type
Full-Time
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