Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

ecsfederal; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Federal in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking a TS-cleared Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support mission-critical FBI/DOJ programs. The role requires active Top Secret clearance and extensive security engineering experience on complex systems.

Salary ranges from $97,000 to $120,000, contingent on contract award. The position focuses on FISMA readiness, security controls, and continuous monitoring across the program, with leadership responsibilities and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Must hold US citizenship with active Top Secret clearance.
• 8 years of experience in secure design, analysis and test.
• 8 years applying security safeguards, methods, and standards.
• 8 years creating or updating security test plans.
• 8 years leading security engineering and assessment work.

Responsibilities

• Leads security engineering and/or assessment support for complex FBI systems.
• Guides categorization, control implementation, secure architecture, SSP content, data flows, remediation strategies, assessment readiness and continuous monitoring.
• Provides technical thought leadership, mentoring, and process improvement to strengthen quality, scalability, and team performance.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

US citizenship

Security architecture

Education

Master's degree

Certifications

Job description

ECS is seeking aTS-clearedSenior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)to support one of our mission critical programs for the Department of Justice inHuntsville, Alabama.

Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

Salary Range: $97,000 - $120,000

We offer the chance to support the world’s finest law enforcement organization and help the people that keep us safe. In this job you will support OCIO FISMA audit readiness and compliance reviews by identifying gaps, organizing evidence, and driving corrective-action closure.

Responsibilities:

• Leads security engineering and/or assessment support for complex FBI systems.
• Guides categorization, control implementation, secure architecture, SSP technical content, data flows, remediation strategies, assessment readiness, and continuous monitoring.
• Provides technical thought leadership, mentoring, and process improvement to strengthen quality, scalability, and team performance.

• US citizenship with active Top Secret clearance
• 8 Years of experience
• Advanced proficiency aligned to Security Architect (652/612) of DOD 8140 requirements:
  • Master's Degree in one of the following disciplines (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering)
  • OROne of the following Certifications (CCNP Enterprise, CISM, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, GCIA, GDSA, GICSP, CCISO, CISA, CySA+, GSLC, GSNA)
• 8 years in secure design, analysis and test
• 8 years applying security safeguards, methods, and standards
• 8 years creating or updating security test plans
• Must meet applicable FBI security, clearance, training, background, facility-access, and polygraph requirements