Senior ISSE – RMF Security Lead (Onsite)

VTG Defense; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense is looking for a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support national security efforts in Huntsville, AL. This position mandates 100% onsite presence.

The candidate will lead a team of security professionals, oversee the RMF lifecycle for FBI IT systems, and ensure compliance with organizational security measures. A strong cybersecurity background with required certifications like CISSP or CEH is necessary. The company emphasizes risk management and promotes a culture of security awareness.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in secure design, analysis, and test of information security systems and products.
• 8 years of experience applying methods for ensuring baseline security safeguards.
• 8 years of experience creating and updating security test plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of contractor security professionals.
• Oversee and coordinate risk management activities.
• Advise on security controls aligned with system categorizations.
• Prepare risk management documentation for system authorization.
• Foster a culture of security awareness among team members.

Skills

Information security design and analysis

Team leadership

Risk management strategies

Incident response

Cybersecurity expertise

Education

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Tools

AWS Certified Security - Specialty

(ISC) Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

Job description

VTG Defense is looking for a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support national security efforts in Huntsville, AL. This position mandates 100% onsite presence.

The candidate will lead a team of security professionals, oversee the RMF lifecycle for FBI IT systems, and ensure compliance with organizational security measures. A strong cybersecurity background with required certifications like CISSP or CEH is necessary. The company emphasizes risk management and promotes a culture of security awareness.