Senior Information Systems Security Engineer

Praescient Analytics is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer – Senior to support a high-profile federal law enforcement agency's Information Security as a Service (ISaaS) program in Huntsville, AL. This role focuses on integrating security configurations into planned solutions, engineering cloud-based architectures, and closing technical security gaps across enterprise portfolios. The ideal candidate will serve as a principal technical advisor, leading contractor teams to design secure system configurations and executing the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) to achieve timely system authorizations.

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities include security engineering & system design, advisory & design, controls implementation, system security plans (SSP), and gap remediation.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have at least eight (8) years of experience in secure design, analysis, and testing of information security systems, and must possess an active TS/SCI Clearance (Polygraph required post-hire) and one of the following active certifications: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

Requirements

• At least eight (8) years of experience in secure design, analysis, and testing of information security systems
• 8+ years of experience applying federal methods and standards to ensure security safeguards are properly documented
• 8+ years of experience creating and updating security test plans to detect and mitigate risks
• Documented leadership experience supervising teams of IT or security professionals
• Active TS/SCI Clearance (Polygraph required post-hire)
• Certifications (Mandatory): Must possess at least one of the following active certifications: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
• 401(k) with company match
• Travel & performance incentives
• 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
• $5K annual training allowance
• $500 book allowance
• Tuition reimbursement program