Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) - TS required to apply - multiple locations DC, AL, WV, VA

Bow Wave LLC

$120K — $145K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8 years of experience in secure design and analysis of information security systems
  • 8 years of experience ensuring security safeguards are implemented and documented
  • 8 years of experience creating and updating security test plans
  • CISSP or CEH certification required
  • Cloud certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of contractor security professionals
  • Oversee the Prepare step of the RMF lifecycle
  • Guide the classification of information systems based on risk
  • Advise on documentation of security controls per compliance needs
  • Ensure implementation of technical, operational, and management controls
  • Plan and execute comprehensive security control assessments
  • Prepare risk management documentation for executive decision-making
  • Direct ongoing monitoring and continuous assessment activities
  • Serve as the primary technical advisor on cybersecurity
  • Foster a culture of security awareness through training and guidance
  • Communicate status, risks, and improvement opportunities to stakeholders
  • Maintain knowledge of RMF, NIST guidance, and industry best practices

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous training
  • Dynamic work environment with a focus on teamwork
  • Access to cutting-edge security technologies and practices
  • Contributions to national security through impactful work
  • Potential for mentorship and career advancement within the FBI
Full Job Description
Security (Cloud a plus) Engineer (ISSE)

Work Description:

- Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of contractor 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.

- Advise on 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 Experience/Skills/Certifications:

- 8 years of experience in secure design, analysis, and test of information security systems and products.

- 8 years of experience applying methods, standards and approaches for ensuring the baseline security safeguards are appropriately implemented and documented.

- 8 years of experience creating and updating security test plans for detecting and mitigating risk to information systems.

- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification required

- Cloud certification preferred

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