Information System Security Engineer SME

Job description

ECS is seeking an Information System Security Engineer SME to work in our Washington, DC office. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. ECS is seeking an experienced Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) – SME to join our team as an expert in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure information systems. The successful candidate will have a strong background in security engineering, architecture, and risk management, with a focus on protecting sensitive information and systems. Responsibilities: Responsible for leading the implementation of the Security Assessment and Authorization (SAA) Program: - Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of security professionals responsible for the end-to-end implementation of the RMF lifecycle for Enterprise 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 align...