Senior ISSE

Bna Inc; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Bna Inc is looking for a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer to lead cybersecurity engineering activities within the Cybersecurity Division. This position is crucial for ensuring compliance with federal frameworks and for enhancing our security posture. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity, risk management, and strong leadership skills. This role offers opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment with excellent benefits, including comprehensive health plans and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, secure system design, and analysis.
• Experience supporting RMF, FISMA, and federal cybersecurity compliance programs.
• Background in cyber operations, incident response, or security operations environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise contractor cybersecurity engineering teams.
• Oversee system categorization, risk assessment, and security control implementation.
• Provide guidance and support for incident response and threat analysis.

Skills

Cyber threat analysis

Vulnerability management

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Leadership of technical teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Job description

At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!

Job Summary

B&A is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) supporting the Cybersecurity Division. The role is responsible for leading RMF-based cybersecurity engineering activities in support of FBI enterprise systems, providing advanced technical leadership in cybersecurity operations, risk management, and security control implementation. The position leads contractor teams responsible for securing mission‑critical systems, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks, and strengthening the organization’s defensive security posture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise contractor cybersecurity engineering teams supporting RMF lifecycle execution.
• Oversee system categorization, risk assessment, and security control implementation activities.
• Guide preparation, execution, and documentation of security control assessments.
• Support cybersecurity operations, threat analysis, and vulnerability management activities.
• Provide incident response guidance and support remediation efforts for identified cyber risks.
• Maintain continuous monitoring processes and ensure compliance with NIST RMF and federal standards.
• Serve as a technical advisor for cybersecurity risk analysis and system security improvements.
• Brief leadership on cybersecurity status, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members and stakeholders.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, secure system design, and analysis.
• Experience supporting RMF, FISMA, and federal cybersecurity compliance programs.
• Background in cyber operations, incident response, or security operations environments.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of NIST RMF and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Cyber threat analysis and vulnerability management experience.
• Ability to lead technical cybersecurity teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.Excellent communication and briefing skills for technical and executive audiences.
• Experience with security control assessment and documentation.

Certifications

• CISSP (Required)
• CEH (Alternative acceptable in some cases)
• Security+ (Preferred)

Security Clearance

• Active Top‑Secret clearance required
• SCI eligibility preferred

Benefits and Programs

B&A offers three robust individual and family medical plans to full‑time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. Employees also enjoy paid time off, B&A‑sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits, and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work‑related activities.

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.