Information Systems Security Engineer

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About the Organization Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests.

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About the Organization

Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.

About the Role

Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission, we are seeking a Information Systems Security Engineer to guide the implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) for critical FBI IT systems. In this role, you will be a cornerstone of the Bureau’s security posture, leading a talented team of professionals to ensure that mission-essential technology is designed, tested, and maintained to the highest standards of national security. You will have a direct impact on the safety and integrity of data that supports the FBI's most vital operations.

Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of contractor security professionals responsible for the end-to-end implementation of the RMF lifecycle for FBI 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.

Advise on the selection, tailoring, and documentation of security controls aligned with system categorizations, Bureau risk appetite, and compliance requirements.

Oversee the implementation of technical, operational, and management controls throughout system and application lifecycles, with a focus on quality and completeness.

Ensure comprehensive security control assessments are planned, executed, and documented to validate the effectiveness of implemented safeguards.

Prepare risk management documentation for system authorization and executive decision-making.

Direct ongoing monitoring and continuous assessment activities, collecting metrics to adjust security strategies and ensure sustained compliance.

Serve as a principal technical advisor on cybersecurity, providing subject-matter expertise to risk analysis, incident response, and system remediation.

Foster a culture of security awareness, providing technical guidance and training to both team members and stakeholders.

Track, report, and communicate status, risks, and improvement opportunities related to security engineering activities to leadership.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of RMF, NIST guidance, and industry best practices in support of continuous process improvement.

Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance.

8+ years of experience in secure design, analysis, and test of information security systems and products.

8+ years of experience applying methods, standards, and approaches for ensuring baseline security safeguards are appropriately implemented and documented.

8+ years of experience creating and updating security test plans for detecting and mitigating risk to information systems.

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification.

Active Cloud Certification (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).

Familiarity with Redhorse standard tools such as GitLab, Jira, and DataBricks.

Experience working with NIST SP 800-37 Revision 2 and other federal security guidelines.

Previous experience supporting the Department of Justice (DOJ) or FBI.