Information Systems Security Engineer

Ideal Innovations

$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • 5 years of experience in Information Technology, ideally in Information Security
  • Certified professionals preferred (CISSP, CAP, CISM)
  • Experience in federal government defense or law enforcement agencies
  • Proven ability to lead and manage geographically dispersed teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead the implementation of the Security Assessment and Authorization Program
  • Mentor and supervise a team of security professionals on the RMF lifecycle
  • Coordinate activities for the Prepare step, clarifying roles and risk management
  • Guide the classification of information systems based on their business impact
  • Direct the tailoring of security controls to meet compliance requirements
  • Oversee security assessments to validate the effectiveness of safeguards
  • Prepare risk management documentation for system authorization processes

Benefits

  • Collaborative and innovative work culture
  • Professional development opportunities
  • High-visibility role within a mission-critical federal program
  • Direct impact on federal law enforcement operations
  • Supportive and inclusive team environment
Full Job Description
Typical Day:

Lead and oversee the implementation of the Security Assessment and Authorization Program.

Tasks:
  • Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of security professionals responsible for the end-to-end implementation of the RMF lifecycle for FBI 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.
  • Direct the selection, tailoring, and documentation of security controls aligned with system categorizations, Bureau risk appetite, and compliance requirements.
  • Oversee the implementation of technical, operational, and management controls throughout system and application lifecycles, 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:
  • Bachelor's degree, or comparative working experience
  • 5 years of experience in Information Technology, preferably in Information Security


Desired Qualifications:
  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional); or
  • CAP (Certified Authorization Professional); or
  • CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
  • Experience as an ISSO or ISSE with Federal government defense or law enforcement agencies
  • Experience leading and managing teams in multiple geographic locations
  • Experience leading and managing teams in remote roles


Position Type Shift Information:
  • Mon-Fri (8:00am-4:00pm, 8:30am-4:30pm, or 9:00am-5:00pm)


US Citizenship: US citizenship required

Clearance: Current Top Secret with SCI Eligibility

Location:

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