Information Systems Security Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Information Systems Security Engineer (Cybersecurity): Designing and implementing security controls for mission-critical government information systems with an accent on RMF, NIST compliance, and A&A documentation. Focus on protecting federal systems from evolving threats and ensuring adherence to ICD 503 and FISMA mandates.

Location: Sterling/Dulles, Virginia. TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Day 1

Company

hirify.global provides advanced cyber, data operations, and systems integration services for the intelligence community and defense markets.

What you will do

• Prepare Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documents and procedures.
• Engineer and maintain security controls for federal systems based on NIST SP 800-53 and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Develop and maintain critical security documentation, including SSPs, POA&Ms, and security architecture diagrams.
• Integrate security controls into system development lifecycles and engineering processes.
• Monitor security systems, analyze logs, and respond to security incidents or anomalies.
• Collaborate with program managers and security teams to strengthen the customer's overall security posture.

Requirements

• TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Day 1.
• Experience with RMF and NIST SP 800-53 standards.
• Knowledge of ICD 503, FISMA, and FedRAMP requirements.
• Ability to develop A&A documentation and continuous monitoring artifacts.
• Experience in designing and sustaining secure government information systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on teamwork and collective expertise.
• Opportunity to solve complex problems and drive innovation in cybersecurity.
• Engagement with high-impact missions for the intelligence and defense communities.
• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employment.