Information Systems Security Engineer
Core
Own security documentation and lead control assessments for US government classified deployments to achieve authorization.
Role type
Principal Information Systems Security Engineer (National Security)
Builds
Security authorization packages for classified government environments
Domain
US Government National Security / Classified Systems
Required skills
NIST 800-53 / RMF / FedRAMP / DoD RMF expertise, evidence collection, risk assessment, stakeholder management, technical writing, gap analysis
Preferred skills
TS/SCI clearance, polygraph eligibility
Technologies
NIST 800-53, RMF, FedRAMP, DoD RMF
Responsibilities
Lead security control assessment from selection to authorization, produce assessment plans and residual risk reports, direct engineering staff in artifact production, explain controls to government reviewers, track authorization status and blockers
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
