Senior Information System Security Engineer - DoD RMF

NANA Regional Corporation; Alexandria, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid PTO

Job summary

Akima Data Management (ADM) seeks an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to design, engineer, and validate cybersecurity across DoW OIG information systems. Based in Alexandria, VA, you will integrate security throughout the system lifecycle, including requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and continuous monitoring.

The role demands deep technical expertise, understanding of cybersecurity engineering frameworks, and collaboration with engineering, operations, and

Qualifications

• Active TOP SECRET with SCI clearance (required).
• Bachelor’s degree and 5–10 years of relevant experience, or 10+ years in lieu of a degree.
• IAM Level III certification (e.g., CGRC, CASP+ CE, CISSP, CISM) required; IAT Level III preferred.
• Strong understanding of NIST, FISMA, DoD, and organizational cybersecurity engineering frameworks.
• Experience with security architecture, RMF engineering activities, and secure system design.
• Strong communication, analytical, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Define, refine, and validate security requirements based on mission needs, threat models, and applicable frameworks.
• Develop secure architectures, data flows, and design patterns aligned with NIST, DoD, and Zero Trust principles.
• Produce security design artifacts, interface control documents, and engineering analyses supporting RMF and system accreditation.
• Conduct vulnerability analyses, threat modeling, and security impact assessments for new capabilities and system changes.
• Guide implementation of STIGs, SRGs, and secure baselines across platforms, applications, and networks.
• Perform technical control assessments, functional testing, and verification of implemented safeguards.
• Analyze findings, recommend technical mitigations, and support POA&M development and closure.
• Ensure secure coding, configuration, and deployment practices are embedded throughout the lifecycle.
• Conduct security impact analyses for upgrades, patches, integrations, and environment rotations.
• Engineer automated monitoring, logging, and alerting capabilities to maintain ongoing situational awareness.
• Provide technical expertise during investigations, containment, and recovery activities.
• Deliver engineering‑focused insights on vulnerabilities, technologies, and evolving adversary tactics.
• Translate engineering requirements into actionable guidance for operational and mission teams.
• Educate teams on secure engineering practices, compliance requirements, and system security operations.
• Assess new tools, architecture, and capabilities to enhance the organization’s security posture.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Security engineering

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

5–10 years experience

Tools

IAM Level III

Job description

Akima Data Management (ADM) seeks an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to design, engineer, and validate cybersecurity across DoW OIG information systems. Based in Alexandria, VA, you will integrate security throughout the system lifecycle, including requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and continuous monitoring.

The role demands deep technical expertise, understanding of cybersecurity engineering frameworks, and collaboration with engineering, operations, and