Information Systems Security Engineer (Subject Matter Expert) (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Information Systems Security Engineer (Subject Matter Expert) (Cybersecurity): Bridge high-level security policies and requirements to technical and operational implementation for government information systems with an accent on A&A processes, compliance assessments, and continuous monitoring. Focus on evaluating security architectures against ICD 503 requirements, providing guidance and oversight to development teams, and supporting accreditation maintenance.

Location: Onsite Customer Sterling, VA. TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Day 1

Company

hirify.global provides technically advanced cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence mission support services to intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

What you will do

• Work closely with ISSM and IT managers on development and implementation programs through Agile processes.
• Provide guidance, standards, and oversight to development teams for accreditation and ongoing compliance.
• Contribute to A&A process activities and documentation including system security design, implementation plans, and operational procedures.
• Conduct assessments of IT architecture for compliance with security frameworks like ICD 503.
• Evaluate proposed security architectures and designs against compliance requirements.
• Support continuous monitoring of information systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (preferably STEM) and 10 years technical experience (additional experience may substitute for education)
• TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Day 1
• Experience providing input to A&A processes and related documentation.
• Demonstrated experience assessing IT architecture and evaluating security designs for compliance.
• Experience with NESSUS and other scanning applications.
• Advanced analytical, communication, and presentation skills; ability to educate development teams.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Agile framework.
• Certifications: CISSP, ISSEP, AWS (Architect, DevOps, Security).

Culture & Benefits

• Value collaboration and teamwork with talented individuals passionate about cybersecurity and intelligence.
• Leverage collective expertise to drive innovation and solve complex problems.
• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.