Senior Cloud Information Systems Security Engineer

Lead RMF-focused cloud security engineering efforts onsite in Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of security professionals delivering end-to-end implementation of the RMF lifecycle for customer IT systems.
• Coordinate RMF preparation activities and guide system categorization based on mission impact and regulatory requirements.
• Advise on selection, tailoring, and documentation of security controls aligned to risk appetite and compliance standards.
• Direct deployment of technical, operational, and management controls across system lifecycles to support high-quality deliverables.
• Oversee security control assessments and prepare risk management documentation needed for system authorization and executive decisions.
• Manage ongoing monitoring, continuous assessment, and metric collection to adapt security strategy and maintain sustained compliance.
• Provide subject-matter expertise in risk analysis, incident response, remediation, and audits; communicate status and risks to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (6 additional years of experience in lieu of degree).
• 8+ years experience in the secure design, analysis, and testing of information security systems and products (6.5+ years with a Master’s degree).
• 8+ years applying methods, standards, and approaches to ensure baseline security safeguards are implemented and documented (6.5+ years with a Master’s degree).
• 8+ years creating and updating security test plans to detect and mitigate risk to information systems (6.5+ years with a Master’s degree).
• Hold at least one required certification: CISSP, CEH, CCNP Enterprise, CISM, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, GCIA, or GDSA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex cloud accreditation and authorization milestones.
• Expert knowledge of federal cyber risk, vulnerability management frameworks, and compliance automation platforms.

Clearance Requirements

• Must have a current/active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a polygraph.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequent communication with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations; must be able to exchange accurate information.