Information Systems Security Engineer
$175k - $190k/yr
Senior
Washington, DC, USA
In Person
CybersecuritySecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required
About the job
Requirements
- Senior-level experience providing security engineering leadership in federal or Intelligence Community environments.
- Deep expertise in the National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework, Federal Information Security Modernization Act, and federal authorization processes.
- Demonstrated experience supporting complex, enterprise-scale IT systems across multiple lifecycle stages.
- Proven ability to advise leadership on risk-based security decisions.
- Required CISSP certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and supervise security professionals responsible for end-to-end Risk Management Framework lifecycle execution for Department of Justice information systems.
- Direct and coordinate activities within the Prepare step of the Risk Management Framework, ensuring roles, responsibilities, governance structures, and risk management strategies are clearly defined and maintained.
- Guide system categorization efforts to ensure information systems are properly classified based on mission impact, data sensitivity, and regulatory requirements.
- Direct the selection, tailoring, and documentation of security controls aligned with system categorizations, Department of Justice risk tolerance, and compliance requirements.
- Oversee implementation of technical, operational, and management controls across system and application lifecycles, ensuring quality, completeness, and consistency of deliverables.
- Serve as the senior technical authority for security architecture decisions, secure configurations, and remediation strategies.
- Ensure comprehensive security control assessments are planned, executed, and documented to validate control effectiveness.
- Prepare and review risk management documentation to support system authorization decisions and executive-level risk acceptance.
- Direct continuous monitoring and ongoing assessment activities, collecting metrics and trends to inform risk posture and adjust security strategies.
- Provide subject-matter expertise for cybersecurity risk analysis, incident response, vulnerability remediation, and audit support.
- Support Office of Inspector General, Federal Information Security Modernization Act, and internal review activities, ensuring systems remain audit-ready and defensible.
- Serve as a trusted technical advisor to Department of Justice leadership, system owners, Information System Security Officers, and mission stakeholders.
- Track, report, and communicate security engineering status, risks, and improvement opportunities to Government and contractor leadership.
- Foster collaboration across divisions to ensure consistent application of security best practices.
- Promote a culture of security awareness through technical guidance, mentoring, and training.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the Risk Management Framework, National Institute of Standards and Technology guidance, Department of Justice policies, and industry best practices.
- Identify opportunities to improve Risk Management Framework execution efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness through process refinement and approved tooling.
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting Department of Justice or Intelligence Community customers.
- Experience working alongside Information System Security Officers, Authorizing Officials, and assessment teams in high-tempo environments.
- Familiarity with network, infrastructure, application, and software-as-a-service security architectures.
- Experience supporting audit remediation and continuous monitoring programs.
About the company
Agile Defense provides IT and cybersecurity services to the U.S. Federal Government, including digital transformation, IT modernization, and a Virtual Security Operations Center (VSOC) to defend against cyber threats. Its services support national security and civilian missions across federal agencies, delivered through various contract vehicles. The company expands its capabilities through acquisitions (IntelliBridge and XOR Security) and focuses on AI-enabled workforce transformation and enterprise IT to enhance government operations. Unlike many suppliers, Agile Defense emphasizes a government-focused portfolio with a multidimensional VSOC and AI-driven workforce upgrades, positioning itself to meet federal security and modernization needs. The goal is to help federal agencies protect data and systems, modernize IT infrastructure, and improve cyber resilience across national security and civilian missions.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Founded
1998
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Agile Defense won $250 million Navy logistics IT work on August 13, 2026.
- It won a $100 million Tradewinds OTA for NORAD and USNORTHCOM on July 15, 2026.
- USCIS awarded Agile Defense a five-year, $118 million RAPID contract on April 20, 2026.
What critics are saying
- Federal contract protests can freeze revenue, as GSA Polaris awards stayed contestable in June 2026.
- Agile Defense's headcount fell 6.7% year over year by March 2026.
- If Alliant 3 and RAPID recompetes slip in 2027, the pipeline breaks.
What makes Agile Defense unique
- Agile Defense pairs federal cyber services with AI, data, and digital transformation.
- Its November 2025 IntelliBridge integration unified delivery, finance, growth, and leadership.
- The February 2026 Alliant 3 award shows competitiveness in governmentwide acquisition vehicles.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options
- Flexible Work Hours
- Wellness Program
- Mental Health Support