Information Systems Security Engineer

Highlights:

• This is a high-visibility role supporting a mission-critical program for a premier federal law enforcement agency. You’ll be joining a company known for its strong culture, smart people, and commitment to innovation and excellence in federal IT services.
• Our team is made up of talented, mission-driven professionals who collaborate across time zones and disciplines to keep services running smoothly 24/7. We foster a supportive, inclusive environment where performance is recognized and professional development is encouraged.
• This ISSE role supports a large, multi-site information assurance operation, offering the opportunity to shape strategy, drive performance, and lead a dedicated team. The position offers the rare combination of operational leadership, direct customer engagement, and real mission impact.
• The ISSE will play a critical role in ensuring timely, efficient support to thousands of users in a high-security environment. You will directly contribute to the operational readiness and effectiveness of federal law enforcement operations.
• The selected candidate will strengthen their expertise in IT service management, federal contract execution, and customer engagement at the enterprise level.

Typical Day:

Lead and oversee the implementation of the Security Assessment and Authorization Program.

Tasks:

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of security professionals responsible for the end-to-end implementation of the RMF lifecycle for FBI IT systems.
• Oversee and coordinate activities within the Prepare step, ensuring roles, responsibilities, and risk management strategies are clearly defined and maintained.
• Guide system categorization efforts to ensure all information systems are appropriately classified based on mission/business impact and regulatory requirements.
• Direct the selection, tailoring, and documentation of security controls aligned with system categorizations, Bureau risk appetite, and compliance requirements.
• Oversee the implementation of technical, operational, and management controls throughout system and application lifecycles, with a particular focus on quality and completeness of all deliverables.
• Ensure comprehensive security control assessments are planned, executed, and documented to validate the effectiveness of implemented safeguards.
• Prepare risk management documentation for system authorization and executive decision-making.
• Direct ongoing monitoring and continuous assessment activities, collecting metrics to adjust security strategies and ensure sustained compliance.
• Serve as a principal technical advisor on cybersecurity, bringing subject-matter expertise to risk analysis, incident response, system remediation, and audit support efforts.
• Foster a culture of security awareness, providing technical guidance and training to both team members and stakeholders.
• Track, report, and communicate status, risks, and improvement opportunities related to security engineering activities to leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of RMF, NIST guidance, and industry best practices in support of continuous process improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, or comparative working experience
• 5 years of experience in Information Technology, preferably in Information Security

Desired Qualifications:

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional); or
• CAP (Certified Authorization Professional); or
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
• Experience as an ISSO or ISSE with Federal government defense or law enforcement agencies
• Experience leading and managing teams in multiple geographic locations
• Experience leading and managing teams in remote roles

Position Type Shift Information:

• Mon-Fri (8:00am-4:00pm, 8:30am-4:30pm, or 9:00am-5:00pm)

US Citizenship: US citizenship required

Clearance: Current Top Secret with SCI Eligibility

Location: J. Edgar Hoover Building, 935 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC 20535-0001

Ideal Innovations, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Ideal Innovations, Inc. is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.