Information System Security Engineer
Core
Architect, engineer, and maintain secure cloud-based systems for US federal government clients, leading cybersecurity authorization and assessment activities for classified information systems.
Role type
Senior Cloud Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
Builds
Resilient and secure cloud infrastructure, advanced security controls for IaC/CI/CD pipelines, and key technical artifacts (POA&Ms, SCTMs, Risk Assessment Reports).
Domain
US Federal Government / National Security / Cloud Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
NIST 800-53 security controls implementation, RMF lifecycle management, System Security Plans (SSP) creation, Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTM), threat and risk assessments, Windows and Linux hardening, DoD 8140 compliance.
Preferred skills
Sentris platform usage, virtualization and cloud architecture, DevSecOps environment experience, SIEM/Splunk dashboard creation, ACAS/Nessus scanning.
Technologies
Cloud platforms, Windows, Linux, Splunk, Nessus, ACAS, CI/CD pipelines, IaC tools.
Responsibilities
Lead cybersecurity authorization and assessment activities for classified systems; perform comprehensive security design reviews and risk assessments; validate RMF authorization packages and Body of Evidence; develop incident response plans and security documentation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC