Senior Information Systems Security Engineer

TL;DR

Senior Information Systems Security Engineer: Ensuring cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance for US Coast Guard systems with an accent on DoD RMF, NIST SP 800-series, cloud security, and DevSecOps environments. Focus on embedding security into operations and design, managing compliance documentation, and supporting continuous monitoring in hybrid cloud and network environments.

Location: Hybrid in Alexandria, VA area, USA

Salary: $108,310 - $165,000 annually

Company

hirify.global delivers innovative IT services and solutions transforming government IT to improve agency operations and citizen services.

What you will do

• Support the RMF lifecycle including categorization, control selection, assessment, and authorization.
• Develop and maintain security documentation such as SSPs, SARs, and POA&Ms.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, DevSecOps, and cloud teams to implement security controls in virtualized and containerized environments.
• Evaluate compliance with FedRAMP DoD baselines and participate in technical design reviews aligned with RMF, Zero Trust, and ICAM principles.
• Support continuous monitoring and vulnerability mitigation in Microsoft Azure Government, AWS GovCloud, and DoD Cloud environments.
• Coordinate with ISSOs, system owners, and Authorizing Officials to maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) status and remediate findings.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen with active Secret clearance or higher.
• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years cybersecurity experience, including 6+ years supporting RMF or information assurance.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government), virtual desktop/workspace platforms, DevSecOps tools, ICAM solutions, and network security.
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-series, DoD RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP, and Zero Trust principles.
• Strong written communication and briefing skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program and corporate discounts.
• Learning and development platform with certification assistance.
• Referral bonus and internal mobility programs.
• Pet insurance and flexible work environment.

Hiring process

• Virtual video interview with camera on and valid photo ID required.
• Enhanced biometrics ID verification screening.
• Background check including criminal history, education, and employment verification.