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Koniag Government Services · 5 hours ago

Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Koniag Government Services, through its subsidiary Kadiak, LLC, is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support new business opportunities. The role involves leading a team in implementing the RMF lifecycle for FBI IT systems, overseeing security controls, and ensuring compliance with established guidelines.

EnterpriseGovernmentProfessional Services

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Direct the selection, tailoring, and documentation of security controls aligned with system categorizations, Bureau risk appetite, and compliance 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

Direct ongoing monitoring and continuous assessment activities, collecting metrics to adjust security strategies and ensure sustained compliance

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

Qualification

Risk Management Framework (RMF)Security architectureSystem security engineeringCloud environmentsTechnical guidanceTeam leadershipCommunication skills

Required

Master's Degree or equivalent and three (3) years of relevant professional experience; or Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and five (5) years of relevant professional experience

Demonstrated experience designing, managing, and/or implementing economic, trade, and/or investment assistance programs serving sub-Saharan Africa required

Strong knowledge of security architecture, design patterns, and best practices in cloud environments

0+ years of experience collaborating with Software Developers, System Designers, Operators, as well as industry to design security into products, develop new standards, and highlight requirement gaps to deliver systems into a long term strategically strong configuration

Strong understanding of system security engineering in accordance with the process, task, and activity guidelines established in DOD Instruction 8510.01 Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology (IT)

Requires Top Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain and maintain SCI access