Senior Cloud Information Systems Security Engineer

In this onsite role in Huntsville, AL, you will lead security engineering activities focused on driving operational authorization for mission-critical systems. The position centers on managing the complete RMF lifecycle and maintaining sustained compliance through continuous assessment and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of security professionals delivering end-to-end implementation of the RMF lifecycle for customer IT systems.
• Coordinate RMF preparation activities and guide system categorization based on mission impact and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Advise on the selection, tailoring, and documentation of security controls in alignment with organizational risk appetite and compliance standards.
• Direct deployment of technical, operational, and management controls across system lifecycles to support high-quality deliverables.
• Oversee security control assessments and develop risk management documentation supporting system authorization and executive decision-making.
• Manage ongoing monitoring, continuous assessment activities, and metric collection to refine security strategies and sustain compliance over time.
• Provide subject-matter expertise across risk analysis, incident response, remediation, and audits, and communicate status and risks to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (6 additional years of experience in lieu of degree).
• 8+ years of experience in the secure design, analysis, and testing of information security systems and products (6.5+ years with a Master's degree).
• 8+ years of experience applying methods, standards, and approaches for implementing and documenting baseline security safeguards (6.5+ years with a Master's degree).
• 8+ years of experience developing and maintaining security test plans to detect and mitigate risk to information systems (6.5+ years with a Master's degree).
• Must hold at least one certification: CISSP, CEH, CCNP Enterprise, CISM, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, GCIA, or GDSA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex cloud accreditation and authorization milestones.
• Expert knowledge of federal cyber risk, vulnerability management frameworks, and compliance automation platforms.

Clearance Requirements

• Must have a current/active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a polygraph.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasional movement around the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and related resources.
• Frequent communication with coworkers, management, and customers, which may include delivering presentations; ability to exchange accurate information in these situations.