Sr. ISSE Cloud Technologies

Sr. ISSE Cloud Technologies

Location: Huntsville, Alabama (Onsite)

Employment Type: Permanent

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) for new cloud technologies. This role involves leading a team of security professionals in implementing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle for IT systems. The position requires a candidate who can serve as a principal technical advisor on cybersecurity and support both classified and unclassified work. This role is contingent on contract-award and would require a letter of intent.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of security professionals responsible for the end-to-end implementation of the RMF lifecycle.
• Oversee and coordinate activities to define and maintain roles, responsibilities, and risk management strategies.
• Guide system categorization efforts based on mission impact and regulatory requirements.
• Advise on the selection, tailoring, and documentation of security controls.
• Oversee the implementation of technical, operational, and management controls.
• Ensure comprehensive security control assessments are planned, executed, and documented.
• Prepare risk management documentation for system authorization and decision-making.
• Direct ongoing monitoring and continuous assessment activities.
• Serve as a principal technical advisor on cybersecurity for risk analysis, incident response, and system remediation.
• Foster a culture of security awareness through technical guidance and training.
• Track, report, and communicate status, risks, and improvement opportunities to stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of RMF, NIST guidance, and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

Clearance: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance as a condition or continuation of employment.


Experience:

• 8 years of experience in secure design, analysis, and testing of information security systems and products.
• 8 years of experience applying methods and standards for implementing and documenting baseline security safeguards.
• 8 years of experience creating and updating security test plans to detect and mitigate risks.

Certifications:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud security certification or cloud engineering/security experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience supporting federal law enforcement, intelligence, defense, or other cleared federal environments.
• Experience with federal Security Assessment and Authorization and Risk Management Framework processes.
• Experience with GRC tools such as Xacta, CSAM, or JCAM.
• Experience with vulnerability and security tools such as Tenable/Nessus, SecurityCenter, Splunk, Guardium, or WebInspect.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related discipline.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position is $160,000.00 to $190,000.00 annually. A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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