Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Job overview

The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) role is listed onsite in Washington, DC, with additional locations referenced in the title as DC, AL, and WV. The stated salary is $105,000 to $185,000 per year. The role supports the implementation of the Risk Management Framework lifecycle for FBI IT systems. The engineer leads security professionals and oversees system security work from preparation and categorization through control implementation, assessment, authorization documentation, and continuous monitoring. The role provides technical advice on cybersecurity risks, incident response, remediation, and audit support while communicating status and risks to leadership and stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Lead, mentor, and supervise contractor security professionals implementing the RMF lifecycle for FBI IT systems
• coordinate preparation activities
• guide system categorization
• advise on security control selection and documentation
• oversee control implementation and assessments
• prepare authorization and risk documentation
• direct continuous monitoring
• advise on risk analysis, incident response, remediation, and audit support
• provide security guidance and training
• report status, risks, and improvement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

information systems security engineer

isse

bow wave llc

washington dc

fbi it systems

cybersecurity

risk management framework

security controls

continuous monitoring

cissp

ceh

cloud certification preferred

$105,000–$185,000/year

top secret required to apply

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires eight years of experience in secure design, analysis, and testing of information security systems and products; eight years applying security safeguard methods and standards; eight years creating and updating security test plans; and CISSP or CEH certification. Cloud certification is preferred; top-secret clearance is stated as required to apply in the title.

About the employer

Bow Wave LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.