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

Bow Wave LLC•Washington, DC

8d•$105,000 - $185,000

About The Position

The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) will lead, mentor, and supervise a team of contractor security professionals responsible for the end-to-end implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle for FBI IT systems. This role involves overseeing various stages of the RMF process, from preparation and system categorization to control implementation and continuous monitoring. The ISSE will serve as a principal technical advisor on cybersecurity, providing expertise in risk analysis, incident response, and system remediation. A key aspect of the role is fostering a culture of security awareness through guidance and training, and communicating security-related status, risks, and improvement opportunities to leadership and stakeholders. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of RMF, NIST guidance, and industry best practices is crucial for continuous process improvement.

Requirements

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
TS required to apply

Nice To Haves

Cloud certification preferred

Responsibilities

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.