Information Systems Security Engineer, Mid (TS/SCI)

Praescient Analytics; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company healthcare

401(k) match

Paid time off

Training allowance

Book allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Praescient Analytics in Washington, DC is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer – Mid to support a federal law enforcement program. The role focuses on integrating security configurations, engineering cloud architectures, and RMF processes to achieve timely authorizations.

You will lead contractor teams, design secure system configurations (MFA, centralized logging, vulnerability remediation), and produce SSP inputs aligning with least privilege principles.

Qualifications

• At least four years of secure design, analysis, and testing of information security systems.
• Experience applying federal methods and standards to ensure security safeguards.
• Experience creating and updating security test plans to detect and mitigate risks.
• Documented leadership experience supervising teams of IT or security professionals.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance (Polygraph required post-hire).

Responsabilités

• Advisory & Design: Serve as a principal technical advisor on cybersecurity architecture, integrating security configurations into planned solutions.
• Controls Implementation: Build security configurations including MFA, centralized logging, and vulnerability remediation.
• System Security Plans (SSP): Provide input for SSP development ensuring data flows align with least privilege.
• Gap Remediation: Develop remediation approaches for control gaps identified through self-assessments.

Connaissances

Security architecture

Leadership

Secure design

Risk management

Outils

Tenable Nessus

Splunk

IBM Guardium

HP WebInspect

NMAP

Description du poste

Location: Washington DC Metro Area

Clearance: Top Secret (TS) / SCI Eligible (Polygraph required post-hire)

Position Type: Full-Time

About Praescient Analytics

Praescient Analytics is a leader in delivering advanced analytic, data engineering, and technology integration solutions in support of the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, and federal law enforcement. Our mission is to empower analysts and decision-makers through data-driven insights, enabling faster and more effective mission outcomes.

Position Overview

Praescient Analytics is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer – Mid to support a high-profile federal law enforcement agency's Information Security as a Service (ISaaS) program in Washington, DC. This role focuses on integrating security configurations into planned solutions, engineering cloud-based architectures, and closing technical security gaps across enterprise portfolios.

The ideal candidate will serve as a principal technical advisor, leading contractor teams to design secure system configurations (MFA, centralized logging, vulnerability tracking) and executing the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) to achieve timely system authorizations.

Key Responsibilities

Security Engineering & System Design

• Advisory & Design: Serve as a principal technical advisor on cybersecurity architecture, integrating technical security configurations into planned solutions.
• Controls Implementation: Partner with technical teams to build required security configurations, including Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), centralized logging, and vulnerability remediation.
• System Security Plans (SSP): Provide technical input for the development of the SSP, ensuring data flows align with least privilege principles.
• Gap Remediation: Develop technically sound remediation approaches for control gaps identified through self-assessments.

Required Qualifications

• At least four (4) years of experience in secure design, analysis, and testing of information security systems.
• Experience applying federal methods and standards to ensure security safeguards are properly documented.
• Experience creating and updating security test plans to detect and mitigate risks.
• Documented leadership experience supervising teams of IT or security professionals.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance (Polygraph required post-hire)

Certifications (Mandatory)

• Must possess at least one of the following active certifications:
  • Security+ CE certification
  • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

Preferred Qualifications

• An active Cloud Security certification.
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• Experience with cloud technologies, enterprise architecture, and emerging technical environments.
• Familiarity with enterprise tools such as Tenable Nessus, Splunk, IBM Guardium, HP WebInspect, and NMAP.

*The projected compensation range for this position is $80,000.00 to $130,000.00 (annualized USD).

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
• 401(k) with company match
• Travel & performance incentives
• 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
• $5K annual training allowance
• $500 book allowance
• Tuition reimbursement program

Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and DevOps, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011, we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains, including military intelligence operations, financial and fraud investigations, and insider threat detection.

Our team of experts—skilled in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, DevOps, and engineering—brings deep experience in solving complex challenges. With a proven track record in federal contracting, we deliver tailored, high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure mission success, and address the evolving needs of our clients. Praescient's innovative and adaptive approach makes us a trusted partner in delivering data-driven insights and technological excellence for critical missions.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
US Citizenship Required