Senior ISSE

Bart and Associates, Inc

$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field (preferred)
  • 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering and secure system design
  • Experience with RMF, FISMA, and federal cybersecurity compliance
  • Background in cyber operations, incident response, or security operations
  • CISSP certification required; CEH acceptable in some cases; Security+ preferred
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead contractor cybersecurity engineering teams in RMF execution
  • Oversee system categorization, risk assessment, and security controls implementation
  • Guide preparation and documentation of security control assessments
  • Support cybersecurity operations, including threat analysis and vulnerability management
  • Provide incident response guidance and remediation support
  • Maintain continuous monitoring for compliance with NIST RMF and federal standards
  • Brief leadership on cybersecurity status, risks, and strategies

Benefits

  • Three medical plans options including HSA
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Life, AD&D, disability, and critical illness insurance
  • Paid time off and sponsored training/certifications
  • Pet and commuter transit insurance benefits
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Employee assistance program with support resources
Full Job Description
Senior ISSE

Job Summary

B&A is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) supporting the Cybersecurity Division is responsible for leading RMF-based cybersecurity engineering activities in support of FBI enterprise systems. This role provides advanced technical leadership in cybersecurity operations, risk management, and security control implementation. The position leads contractor teams responsible for securing mission-critical systems, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks, and strengthening the organization's defensive security posture.

Responsibilities
  • Lead and supervise contractor cybersecurity engineering teams supporting RMF lifecycle execution.
  • Oversee system categorization, risk assessment, and security control implementation activities.
  • Guide preparation, execution, and documentation of security control assessments.
  • Support cybersecurity operations, threat analysis, and vulnerability management activities.
  • Provide incident response guidance and support remediation efforts for identified cyber risks.
  • Maintain continuous monitoring processes and ensure compliance with NIST RMF and federal standards.
  • Serve as a technical advisor for cybersecurity risk analysis and system security improvements.
  • Brief leadership on cybersecurity status, risks, and mitigation strategies.
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members and stakeholders.

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (preferred).
  • 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, secure system design, and analysis.
  • Experience supporting RMF, FISMA, and federal cybersecurity compliance programs.
  • Background in cyber operations, incident response, or security operations environments.

Required Skills
  • Strong understanding of NIST RMF and cybersecurity frameworks.
  • Cyber threat analysis and vulnerability management experience.
  • Ability to lead technical cybersecurity teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and briefing skills for technical and executive audiences.
  • Experience with security control assessment and documentation.

Certifications
  • CISSP (Required)
  • CEH (Alternative acceptable in some cases)
  • Security+ (Preferred)

Security Clearance
  • Active Top-Secret clearance required
  • SCI eligibility preferred

More About B&A:

Notable Clients

B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:
  • The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
  • A formal mentorship program
  • Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
  • Brand Ambassador program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
  • Monthly teambuilding events
  • B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

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