Information Systems Security Engineer

Highlights: This•Washington, DC

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a high-visibility role supporting a mission-critical program for a premier federal law enforcement agency. You’ll be joining a company known for its strong culture, smart people, and commitment to innovation and excellence in federal IT services. Our team is made up of talented, mission-driven professionals who collaborate across time zones and disciplines to keep services running smoothly 24/7. We foster a supportive, inclusive environment where performance is recognized and professional development is encouraged. This ISSE role supports a large, multi-site information assurance operation, offering the opportunity to shape strategy, drive performance, and lead a dedicated team. The position offers the rare combination of operational leadership, direct customer engagement, and real mission impact. The ISSE will play a critical role in ensuring timely, efficient support to thousands of users in a high-security environment. You will directly contribute to the operational readiness and effectiveness of federal law enforcement operations. The selected candidate will strengthen their expertise in IT service management, federal contract execution, and customer engagement at the enterprise level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or comparative working experience
5 years of experience in Information Technology, preferably in Information Security
US citizenship required
Current Top Secret with SCI Eligibility

Nice To Haves

CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional); or CAP (Certified Authorization Professional); or CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
Experience as an ISSO or ISSE with Federal government defense or law enforcement agencies
Experience leading and managing teams in multiple geographic locations
Experience leading and managing teams in remote roles

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the implementation of the Security Assessment and Authorization Program.
Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of 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.
Direct 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.