Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) (SME)

Redstone Arsenal/Huntsville, AL

IPT Associates (IPTA) is passionate about providing our customers with technical solutions that satisfy their business needs. Through collaborative interactions with customers, team members, subject matter experts (SMEs), technical leaders, and partners we design practical solutions that solve real problems for major government and business organizations. As a member of our Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC) Team, you will work with a team of technologists focused on delivering innovative business solutions using emerging technologies through proven successful methods.

Our Team

IPTA seeks talented people who are enthusiastic about applying technology to deliver innovative outcomes with "fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service." Our belief is that our people are the key to success. By encouraging and enabling continued learning, our team members grow to achieve their personal career goals. We are looking for:

• Smart people with a passion for technology
• Ability to solve challenging technical business problems
• Self-directed professionals
• Hunger to continually learn and grow
  
  

Job Description

IPTA is currently seeking a highly motivated Cybersecurity - Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to join the team in Huntsville, AL to support a classified environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of security professionals responsible for the end-to-end implementation of the RMF lifecycle for 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
• 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
• 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
  
  

Requirements

• Master's degree in a related field
• Fifteen (15) years of prior experience in a similar role
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• DoD 8570 Level II/III certification desired
• Active Security Clearance required
  
  

IPTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment.  The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, status as a veteran or disabled veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.  We base all employment decisions, including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, returns from lay-off, terminations, and social and recreational programs on the principles of equal employment opportunity.

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