Senior Cybersecurity Information System Security Engineer with

LMI Government Consulting (Logistics Management Institute); Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Information Systems Security Engineer to enhance cybersecurity measures for the US Army. This role involves defining security requirements, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards. You'll work closely with interdisciplinary teams to deliver secure systems while maintaining a focus on continuous monitoring and improvement. If you have a passion for cybersecurity and a strong background in risk management, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to national security efforts in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in system and/or security engineering.
• Active SECRET security clearance required for the position.
• Hands-on experience with government cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and monitor system security requirements throughout the lifecycle.
• Provide cybersecurity guidance to stakeholders and contractor teams.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop System Security Plans.

Skills

System Security Engineering

Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Cloud Security

Security Clearance

Communication Skills

Vulnerability Assessments

Security Documentation

Education

BS in Information Technology

BS in Cybersecurity

BS in Computer Science

BS in Information Systems

BS in Data Science

BS in Software Engineering

Tools

Azure

Amazon C2S

GovCloud

CI/CD Frameworks

Job description

Senior Cybersecurity Information System Security Engineer

Employer: LMI Government Consulting (Logistics Management Institute)
Location: Fort Belvoir
Salary: $137,791.00 - $238,260.00 USD Annual
Closing date: 12 May 2025

Sector: IT
Job Role: Cyber Security Consultant
Job Type: Permanent

Overview: LMI is seeking a skilled Senior Cybersecurity Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support US Army PEO Soldier at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia. The ISSE will drive efforts that support software and hardware cybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF) Authority to Operate (ATO). This position requires an active Secret clearance and onsite presence at Ft. Belvoir, VA.

Responsibilities:

1. Define system security requirements in coordination with system engineers, program managers, and Authorizing Officials (or their delegates).
2. Ensure continuous monitoring and verification of cybersecurity requirements throughout the system lifecycle.
3. Provide cybersecurity advice and guidance to government stakeholders and contractor teams.
4. Develop and review system security designs and architectures, including cloud, on-prem, and hybrid solutions.
5. Support RMF processes, ensuring successful ATO acquisition and maintenance.
6. Identify, mitigate, and track security control gaps and non-compliance issues.
7. Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and develop/maintain System Security Plans (SSPs).
8. Support Interim Authority to Test (IATT), risk assessment/acceptance, and all other ATO related activities.
9. Identify and interpret security control non-compliance to determine the impact on levels of risk and/or overall effectiveness of the enterprise's cybersecurity program.
10. In concert with ISSM, work with product teams to identify controls, develop appropriate mitigations, and develop and track Program of Action and Milestone (POAM) documents.
11. Advise system engineers on the best methods to remediate vulnerability findings using security scanning tools and DoD / Industry best practices.
12. Support cybersecurity engineering analysis of alternatives, tradeoffs, and risk treatment decisions.
13. Work with interdisciplinary teams to deliver trustworthy and secure systems.
14. Build and maintain dashboards including but not limited to platform system controls, logs, and compliance monitoring.
15. Experience with cloud cybersecurity implementations.
16. Implement NIST SP 800–53 Revision 4 or 5 security requirements and NIST SP 800–53A security assessment procedures.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

1. A BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering from an ABET accredited or NCAE–C designated institution.
2. Minimum active SECRET security clearance.
3. 5+ years of experience in system and/or security engineering within U.S. Government systems.
4. Hands-on experience working in government cloud environments (i.e., Azure, Amazon C2S, Commercial and/or GovCloud).
5. Proven ability to develop and maintain RMF documentation such as System Security Plans (SSPs) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs).
6. Experience with DoD technology, systems, and command & control policies and procedures.
7. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
8. GISF, SecurityX / CASP+, CSSP, Cloud+, CSSLP, GSEC or GSEC. If none, must be willing to obtain in first 30 days.

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

1. Working knowledge of cloud security planning, design, and operations.
2. Experience with systems engineering lifecycle processes and agile development methodologies.
3. Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) frameworks and DevSecOps.
4. Tactical military experience preferred.

Target salary range: $137,791 – $238,260

Disclaimer: The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.