Information Systems Security Engineer - SME

About Agile Defense At Agile Defense, we focus on action-driven solutions to meet evolving challenges. We support national missions by integrating advanced technologies, elite talent, and agility. Information System Security Engineer – SME Location: Washington, DC Clearance: TS with ability to obtain SCI Required Certification: CISSP Role Overview The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) – SME is a senior technical authority responsible for leading the implementation and execution of the DOJ’s Security Assessment and Authorization (SAA) Program in accordance with DOJ policy, the SAA Policy Guide, and NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements. The ISSE SME drives high‑quality RMF execution, ensures systems are securely designed, authorized, monitored, and sustained, and advises government leadership on risk‑informed decisions. Key Responsibilities RMF & SAA Program Leadership Lead, mentor, and supervise security professionals on the RMF lifecycle for DOJ information systems. Direct Prepare step activities, defining roles, governance structures, and risk management strategies. Guide system categorization to ensure proper classification based on mission impact, data sensitivity, and regulatory requirements. Security Engineering & Control Implementation Direct selection, tailoring, and documentation of security controls aligned with system categorizations, DOJ risk tolerance, and compliance requirements. Oversee implementation of technical, operational, and management controls, ensuring quality, completeness, and consistency. Act as the senior technical authority for security architecture decisions, secure configurations, and remediation strategies. Assessment, Authorization & Continuous Monitoring Plan, execute, and document comprehensive security control assessments. Prepare and review risk management documentation to support system authorization decisions and executive‑level risk acceptance. Lead continuous monitoring and ongoing assessment activities, collecting metrics and trends to inform risk posture. Risk, Incident & Audit Support Provide subject‑matter expertise for cybersecurity risk analysis, incident response, vulnerability remediation, and audit support. Support OIG, FISMA, and internal review activities to keep systems audit‑ready. Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting Serve as a trusted technical advisor to DOJ leadership, system owners, ISSOs, and mission stakeholders. Track, report, and communicate security engineering status, risks, and improvement opportunities to government and contractor leadership. Foster cross‑division collaboration for consistent application of security best practices. Training & Continuous Improvement Promote a culture of security awareness through mentoring and training. Maintain current knowledge of RMF, NIST guidance, DOJ policies, and industry best practices. Identify opportunities to improve RMF execution efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness. Qualifications & Experience Required Senior‑level experience providing security engineering leadership in federal or IC environments. Deep expertise in NIST RMF, FISMA, and federal authorization processes. Demonstrated experience supporting complex, enterprise‑scale IT systems across multiple lifecycle stages. Proven ability to advise leadership on risk‑based security decisions. Preferred / Highly Desired Experience supporting DOJ or Intelligence Community customers. Experience collaborating with ISSOs, AOs, and assessment teams in high‑tempo environments. Familiarity with network, infrastructure, application, and SaaS security architectures. Experience supporting audit remediation and continuous monitoring programs. Benefits Annual salary: $175,000 – $190,000. Additional benefits include health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, short‑term and long‑term disability, retirement plans, and learning and development opportunities, contingent on position. Equal Opportunity Employer Agile Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We may use AI tools to support the hiring process but final hiring decisions are made by humans. #J-18808-Ljbffr Agile Defense, LLC