Senior ISSE: RMF Leader & Security Architect

AIS (Applied Information Sciences); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Information Sciences in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL seeks a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer to lead RMF lifecycle implementation and security-control assessments for multiple information systems. The role requires senior-level expertise in risk analysis, security engineering leadership, and ongoing authorization support within a dynamic project environment.

The position supports a proposal and is contingent upon contract award.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in secure design, analysis and testing of information-security systems and products.
• 8+ years applying standards to ensure security safeguards are implemented and documented.
• 8+ years developing and updating security test plans to mitigate information-system risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and supervise security professionals supporting the RMF lifecycle.
• Coordinate RMF Prepare activities and ensure roles and risk-management strategies are in place.
• Guide information-system categorization based on impact and regulatory requirements.
• Advise on selection and documentation of security controls.
• Oversee implementation of technical, operational, and management controls throughout lifecycles.
• Plan, execute and document security-control assessments.
• Prepare risk-management documentation for system authorization and executive decisions.
• Direct continuous monitoring and assessment activities.
• Provide cybersecurity expertise supporting risk analysis, incident response and audit activities.
• Work with technical staff to address security configurations and gaps.
• Track and communicate security engineering status and risks to stakeholders.
• Maintain current knowledge of RMF, NIST guidance and security industry practices.

Skills

RMF lifecycle

Security engineering

Threat analysis

Incident response

Audits

Leadership

Vendor management

Job description

Applied Information Sciences in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL seeks a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer to lead RMF lifecycle implementation and security-control assessments for multiple information systems. The role requires senior-level expertise in risk analysis, security engineering leadership, and ongoing authorization support within a dynamic project environment.

The position supports a proposal and is contingent upon contract award.