Information Systems Security Engineer - Senior (TS/SCI)

Praescient Analytics; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare premiums paid

401(k) with company match

3 weeks paid time off

$5K annual training allowance

$500 book allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Praescient Analytics seeks an Information Systems Security Engineer – Senior (ISSE Senior) to support a high-profile federal program in Washington, DC. Responsibilities center on secure design, RMF execution, and security gap closure across enterprise portfolios.

The ideal candidate will lead contractor teams, configure security controls (MFA, logging), and contribute to SSPs while maintaining a focus on least-privilege data flows and risk mitigation. Must hold TS/SCI with polygraph post-hire.

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience in secure design, analysis, and testing of information security systems.
• Eight years of experience applying federal methods and standards.
• Eight years of experience creating and updating security test plans.

Responsibilities

• Advise on cybersecurity architecture and integrate security configurations into solutions.
• Implement MFA, centralized logging, and vulnerability remediation.
• Prepare System Security Plans and ensure least-privilege data flows.
• Develop remediation approaches for identified control gaps.

Skills

Security architecture

Leadership

RMF/RMF processes

Threat modeling

Cloud security

Tools

Tenable Nessus

Splunk

IBM Guardium

HP WebInspect

NMAP

Job description

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 – Senior (ISSE Senior) 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 eight (8) years of experience in secure design, analysis, and testing of information security systems.
• 8+ years of experience applying federal methods and standards to ensure security safeguards are properly documented.
• 8+ years of 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:
  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
  • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

Preferred Qualifications:

• An active Cloud Security certification.
• 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.

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