Information Systems Security Engineer

Stratagen is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support cybersecurity and risk management activities for federal information systems. This role will provide technical leadership, support security compliance efforts, and assist with the implementation and maintenance of security controls throughout the system lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of contractor security professionals responsible for implementing the RMF lifecycle for FBI IT systems.
• Oversee activities within the RMF Prepare step, ensuring roles, responsibilities, and risk management strategies are properly established and maintained.
• Guide system categorization efforts to ensure information systems are classified appropriately based on mission impact and regulatory requirements.
• Advise on the selection, tailoring, and documentation of security controls aligned with system categorization, organizational risk tolerance, and compliance requirements.
• Oversee implementation of technical, operational, and management security controls throughout system and application lifecycles.
• Ensure the quality, accuracy, and completeness of all cybersecurity deliverables and documentation.
• Direct security control assessments to validate the effectiveness of implemented safeguards.
• Prepare and review risk management documentation supporting system authorization and executive decision-making processes.
• Lead continuous monitoring and ongoing assessment activities, including metrics collection and reporting to support sustained compliance and risk reduction.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor on cybersecurity matters, including risk analysis, incident response, remediation activities, and audit support.
• Promote security awareness across teams and stakeholders through technical guidance, collaboration, and training.
• Track and communicate program status, risks, issues, and improvement opportunities to leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain current knowledge of RMF, NIST guidance, federal cybersecurity requirements, and industry best practices to support continuous process improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in secure design, analysis, and testing of information security systems and products.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience applying cybersecurity methods, standards, and approaches to ensure security safeguards are implemented and documented appropriately.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience creating and maintaining security test plans focused on identifying and mitigating risks to information systems.
• Strong experience supporting RMF activities within federal or government environments.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing cybersecurity teams and deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required Certifications

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud security certification preferred
• Experience supporting FBI or other federal law enforcement/security environments preferred
• Familiarity with NIST RMF, NIST 800-53, and federal compliance frameworks

Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person