Senior Information Systems Security Engineer – ISSE

AIS (Applied Information Sciences)

. Lead implementation of the Security Assessment and Authorization program .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $101,000 - $152,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Security Assessment and Authorization, leading the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle, and providing security engineering leadership. Proficient in risk analysis, security control implementation, and maintaining compliance with NIST guidance and security industry practices.

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Security Assessment And AuthorizationRisk Management Framework (RMF)Security Control ImplementationCybersecurity ExpertiseSecurity Certifications

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Hard Skills

Information-Security Systems DesignSecurity Test Plans DevelopmentRisk AnalysisContinuous MonitoringSecurity Control Assessment

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

CCISOCISACISMCISSOCISSPCISSP-ISSEPCPTECySA+FITSP-AGCSA

Industry Keywords

NIST GuidanceSecurity Industry PracticesRisk-Management StrategiesTechnical Security ControlsIncident Response

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead implementation of the Security Assessment and Authorization program
Support the end-to-end RMF lifecycle for information systems
Provide security engineering leadership, technical guidance, security-control expertise, risk analysis, remediation support, continuous monitoring, and authorization support
Lead, mentor, and supervise security professionals
Coordinate RMF Prepare activities and maintain roles, responsibilities, and risk-management strategies
Guide information-system categorization based on mission/business impact and regulatory requirements
Advise on selection, tailoring, and documentation of security controls
Oversee implementation of technical, operational, and management controls throughout system and application lifecycles
Plan, execute, and document security-control assessments
Prepare risk-management documentation supporting system authorization and executive decision-making
Direct continuous monitoring and assessment activities
Provide cybersecurity expertise for risk analysis, incident response, system remediation, and audits
Address security configurations and technical security gaps with technical personnel
Track and communicate security-engineering status, risks, and improvement opportunities to stakeholders
Maintain current knowledge of RMF, NIST guidance, and security industry practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 8 years of experience in the secure design, analysis, and testing of information-security systems and products
Minimum 8 years of experience applying methods, standards, and approaches to ensure baseline security safeguards are appropriately implemented and documented
Minimum 8 years of experience developing and updating security test plans used to identify and mitigate information-system risk
Must possess at least one of the following certifications: CCISO, CISA, CISM, CISSO, CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, CPTE, CySA+, FITSP-A, GCSA, GSLC, GSNA
TS/SCI Eligible clearance
Knowledge of RMF, NIST guidance, and security industry practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee ownership
Access to resources, training, and mentorship for professional growth
Inclusive culture
Mission-driven work
Competitive and fair compensation