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IMTS - Innovative Management & Technology Services, LLC (IMTS) · 5 months ago

Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Innovative Management & Technology Services is a fast-growing company specializing in cyber security, cloud computing, and project management. As a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer, you will safeguard information systems, ensuring compliance and security while leading risk assessments and collaborating with engineering teams.

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Responsibilities

Lead comprehensive reviews of management, operational, personnel, and technical controls throughout the system development lifecycle (SDLC)
Identify and assess emerging security risks, weaknesses, and vulnerabilities associated with infrastructure, applications, and operations
Collaborate with developers and engineers to ensure identified risks are mitigated and documented effectively
Ensure compliance with federal and industry security standards including NIST SP 800-53, OWASP Top 10, Common Criteria, DISA STIGs, and SANS Institute recommendations
Support and contribute to Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages, including preparation of SSPs, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring (ConMon) artifacts
Advise on policy alignment and security architecture improvements to support secure Agile delivery
Apply technical knowledge of networking, system administration, and development to assess the security posture of enterprise environments
Utilize Splunk to perform audit log analysis, generate system alerts, and support threat hunting and incident response activities
Recommend and implement automated logging, monitoring, and security reporting processes
Engage proactively with Agile development teams, product owners, and ISSOs to embed security into project planning and delivery
Translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable guidance for non-technical stakeholders and leadership
Contribute to security knowledge-sharing, training sessions, and cross-functional security strategy initiatives

Qualification

NIST 800-53SplunkCybersecurity complianceAgile developmentRisk managementSecurity certificationsTechnical backgroundCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
Minimum 7 years of experience in information security, IT risk management, or cybersecurity compliance, preferably in a federal or state agency environment
Demonstrated experience applying and interpreting NIST 800-53, OWASP, and DISA STIGs in real-world projects
Strong hands-on technical background in networking, system administration, or software development
Proficiency with SIEM tools—especially Splunk—for event correlation, alerting, and compliance reporting
Familiarity with Agile development environments and DevSecOps principles
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create reports and briefings for technical and non-technical stakeholders
Active Top Secret clearance is required
U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred

Experience supporting federal ATO processes, RMF frameworks, or FISMA compliance efforts
Familiarity with continuous monitoring, vulnerability scanning tools, and risk scoring models
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH, or GSEC

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Excellent benefits including tuition reimbursement
Employer-contributed 401K
Referral bonuses

Company

IMTS - Innovative Management & Technology Services, LLC (IMTS)

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IMTS is a US Small Business Administration (SBA) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), a trusted partner to the Federal Government and world-class integrators.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Rodney DeCarteret, MBA
President and CEO
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