Information Systems Security Engineer – Senior (TS/SCI)

Praescient Analytics • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Praescient Analytics is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer to support a high-profile federal law enforcement agency’s Information Security as a Service (ISaaS) program in Washington, DC. The role focuses on integrating security configurations into planned solutions, engineering cloud-based architectures, and closing technical security gaps across enterprise portfolios.

The successful candidate will serve as a principal technical advisor and lead contractor teams in designing secure system configurations, including multi-factor authentication, centralized logging, and vulnerability tracking. The role also involves applying the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) to support timely system authorizations. Applicants must hold an active TS/SCI clearance; a polygraph is required post-hire. U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

• At least eight years of experience in secure design, analysis, and testing of information security systems.
• At least eight years of experience applying federal methods and standards to ensure security safeguards are properly documented.
• At least eight years of experience creating and updating security test plans to detect and mitigate risks.
• Documented leadership experience supervising teams of IT or security professionals.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; polygraph required post-hire.
• At least one active certification: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker).
• U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• An active cloud security certification.
• Experience with cloud technologies, enterprise architecture, and emerging technical environments.
• Familiarity with enterprise tools such as Tenable Nessus, Splunk, IBM Guardium, HP WebInspect, and NMAP.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a principal technical advisor on cybersecurity architecture and integrate technical security configurations into planned solutions.
• Partner with technical teams to build required security configurations, including multi-factor authentication, centralized logging, and vulnerability remediation.
• Provide technical input for System Security Plan development and ensure data flows align with least-privilege principles.
• Develop technically sound remediation approaches for control gaps identified through self-assessments.
• Lead contractor teams in designing secure system configurations and support system authorizations using the NIST Risk Management Framework.

Benefits

• Comprehensive company-paid healthcare, including premiums and deductibles.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Travel and performance incentives.
• Three weeks of paid time off plus federal holidays.
• $5,000 annual training allowance.
• $500 book allowance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed