Information Systems Security Engineer

VTG Defense; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense is looking for a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support national security efforts in Huntsville, AL. This position mandates 100% onsite presence.

The candidate will lead a team of security professionals, oversee the RMF lifecycle for FBI IT systems, and ensure compliance with organizational security measures. A strong cybersecurity background with required certifications like CISSP or CEH is necessary. The company emphasizes risk management and promotes a culture of security awareness.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in secure design, analysis, and test of information security systems and products.
• 8 years of experience applying methods for ensuring baseline security safeguards.
• 8 years of experience creating and updating security test plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of contractor security professionals.
• Oversee and coordinate risk management activities.
• Advise on security controls aligned with system categorizations.
• Prepare risk management documentation for system authorization.
• Foster a culture of security awareness among team members.

Skills

Information security design and analysis

Team leadership

Risk management strategies

Incident response

Cybersecurity expertise

Education

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Tools

AWS Certified Security - Specialty

(ISC) Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support our national security customer in Huntsville, AL. The position is 100% onsite.

What will you do?

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of contractor 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.
• Advise on 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.

Do you have what it takes?

• 8 years of experience in secure design, analysis, and test of information security systems and products.
• 8 years of experience applying methods, standards and approaches for ensuring the baseline security safeguards are appropriately implemented and documented.
• 8 years of experience creating and updating security test plans for detecting and mitigating risk to information systems.
• Active Top Secret Clearance w/ SCI eligibility
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification required
• Cloud certification:
  • AWS Certified Security - Specialty
  • (ISC) Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate