Senior Information Systems Security Engineer

Govcio LLC

  • Alexandria, Virginia
  • 30+ days ago
  • $135,000–$165,000 Per Year
  • Full-time
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Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • CISM - Certified Information Security Managerunmatched
  • CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professionalunmatched
  • Cloud Computingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • CompTIA Security+unmatched
  • Computer Securityunmatched
  • DoD Directive 8140unmatched
  • DoD Directive 8570unmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Embedded Systemsunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • GSLC - GIAC Security Leadership Certificateunmatched
  • IAT - Information Assurance Technicalunmatched
  • Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE)unmatched
  • Internet Securityunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Metricsunmatched
  • Product Supportunmatched
  • Riskunmatched
  • Risk Analysisunmatched
  • Risk Managementunmatched
  • Risk Management Framework (RMF)unmatched
  • Secondary Schoolunmatched
  • Secret Clearanceunmatched
  • Security Complianceunmatched
  • Security Monitoringunmatched
  • Software Administrationunmatched
  • Software Patchesunmatched
  • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Systems Engineeringunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • United States Coast Guard (USCG)unmatched
  • Vulnerability Scannersunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

Description

Overview:
GovCIO is currently hiring for a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer to support cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management activities supporting the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). This role provides high-level engineering, technical execution, and security management to maintain federal security standards, manage vulnerabilities, and ensure mission-critical systems achieve and retain authorization. This position will be located in Alexandria, VA, and will be a hybrid position.
 
Responsibilities:
As a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer, you will serve as a senior technical contributor for the cybersecurity posture, compliance framework, and risk management initiatives. Core responsibilities include:
  • Support the program’s cyber‑risk reduction and vulnerability mitigation.
  • Performs continuous scanning, patching, and exposure reduction activities.
  • Maintains ATO compliance and strengthens security governance.
  • Expands security automation to improve resilience and consistency.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure and engineering teams to ensure vulnerability mitigation and scanning tools are embedded in design.
  • Evaluate risk and document compliance baselines to strengthen overall system security governance.
  • Participate in technical reviews to continuously analyze and mitigate vulnerabilities across the environment.
  • Support automation implementation and continuous monitoring of security controls within cloud environments.
  • Work with product managers to plan security compliance and prioritize scanning, patching, and risk reduction tasks.
  • Facilitate documentation required to maintain secure interconnections and preserve ATO compliance status.
  • Support Product Teams in preparing for cyber assessments to proactively validate vulnerability mitigation and security posture.
Qualifications:

High School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills & Experience

  • Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, etc).
  • Experience focused on cyber-risk reduction, vulnerability mitigation, and maintaining compliance frameworks.
  • Demonstrated technical experience performing continuous scanning, risk analysis, and endpoint patching workflows.
  • Working knowledge of risk reduction governance, baseline compliance frameworks, and security automation principles.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers to translate technical system configurations into risk reduction strategies.

Clearance Level: Must have an active Secret clearance  

 

Preferred Skills & Experience

  • Prior experience supporting software modernization programs through continuous scanning and automated exposure reduction.
  • Advanced baseline cybersecurity certifications focused on governance and risk mitigation (e.g., CCISO, CISM, CISSP, or GSLC).
  • Strong written communication skills to articulate risk metrics, vulnerability statuses, and compliance posture to leadership.

      #USCG #DICE

Posted Salary Range: USD $135,000.00 - USD $165,000.00 /Yr.

Numbers & Facts

LocationAlexandria, Virginia
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$135,000–$165,000 Per Year

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