Information Systems Security Engineer - SME

Agile Defense
Washington
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: CybersecuritySkills: ["Leadership","Mentoring","Communication","Risk management"]

Senior security engineering leader responsible for RMF lifecycle execution and Security Assessment & Authorization (SAA) for DOJ information systems; provides expert guidance on risk-based security decisions, security controls, and continuous monitoring across enterprise IT environments within a federal context.

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Agile Defense
Agile Defense
6 months ago

Information Systems Security Engineer - SME

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Job Summary

Senior security engineering leader responsible for RMF lifecycle execution and Security Assessment & Authorization (SAA) for DOJ information systems; provides expert guidance on risk-based security decisions, security controls, and continuous monitoring across enterprise IT environments within a federal context.
Location: Washington
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Cybersecurity

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead, mentor, and supervise security professionals responsible for end-to-end RMF lifecycle execution for DOJ information systems.
  • •Direct and coordinate activities within the Prepare step of RMF, ensuring roles, responsibilities, governance structures, and risk management strategies are clearly defined and maintained.
  • •Guide system categorization efforts to ensure information systems are properly classified based on mission impact, data sensitivity, and regulatory requirements.
  • •Direct the selection, tailoring, and documentation of security controls aligned with system categorizations, DOJ risk tolerance, and compliance requirements.
  • •Oversee implementation of technical, operational, and management controls across system and application lifecycles, ensuring quality, completeness, and consistency of deliverables.
  • •Prepare and review risk management documentation to support system authorization decisions and executive-level risk acceptance.
  • •Direct continuous monitoring and ongoing assessment activities, collecting metrics and trends to inform risk posture and adjust security strategies.

Key Requirements

  • •Senior-level experience providing security engineering leadership in federal or IC environments.
  • •Deep expertise in NIST RMF, FISMA, and federal authorization processes.
  • •Demonstrated experience supporting complex, enterprise-scale IT systems across multiple lifecycle stages.
  • •Proven ability to advise leadership on risk-based security decisions.
  • •Strong leadership and mentoring abilities to guide security professionals across RMF lifecycle
Experience:FederalGovernmentCybersecurity
Skills:LeadershipMentoringCommunicationRisk management
Certifications:CISSP
Tech Stack:NIST RMFFISMACISSPDOJ policies

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.
Security Clearance:TS/SCI

Company Brief

Agile Defense
Provides cybersecurity services including managed detection and response, incident response, vulnerability assessments, and security operations to help organizations detect, respond to, and remediate cyber threats while meeting regulatory and compliance requirements.
Industry: Cybersecurity
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