Information Systems Security Engineer — Subject Matter Expert
Compensation
$175k – $190k /yr
Employment type
Full-time
Work setting
On-site
Location
Washington, DC
Schedule
Day shift
Posted
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Job overview
The Information Systems Security Engineer — Subject Matter Expert role is onsite in Washington, DC. Compensation is $175,000–$190,000 per year. The engineer supports the Department of Justice Security Assessment and Authorization Program and its NIST Risk Management Framework execution. The role provides senior security engineering leadership across complex IT environments, guiding system authorization, control implementation, assessment, and continuous monitoring. Technical advice and risk reporting help government stakeholders make informed security decisions and sustain secure systems.
What you'll do
- Lead and mentor security professionals responsible for RMF lifecycle execution
- coordinate RMF preparation and system categorization
- direct selection and documentation of security controls
- oversee control implementation and security architecture decisions
- plan and document control assessments
- prepare risk-management documentation for authorization decisions
- direct continuous monitoring
- advise on cybersecurity risk, incident response, vulnerability remediation, and audits
- report security status and risks to stakeholders
- provide technical guidance and training.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- information systems security engineersubject matter expertagile defensewashington dconsitecybersecuritynist rmffismasecurity assessment and authorizationcisspts clearancesci eligibilityfederal it$175k–$190k
- Work arrangement
- Weekend coverage required
Benefits & perks
- Health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, short- and long-term disability, retirement, and learning and development opportunities.
Why this role
Requires a CISSP certification and a TS clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI; senior-level federal or intelligence-community security engineering experience is required.
About the employer
Agile Defense is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.
Additional details
- Industry sector
- 54
- Industry
- Computer Systems Design Services
- Occupation code
- 15-1299.05
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Listing ID: 297d53fc-1831-47cf-bbb2-e7d14f2d542d