Sr. Information Systems Security Engineer

Company DescriptionVertekal is a forward-leaning technology company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation for both our employees and our national security customers. We believe in the transformative power of AI and cybersecurity to solve complex challenges, drive efficiency, and secure the future. By investing in cutting-edge research and tools, we enable our teams to deliver mission-critical solutions that safeguard our nation's most valuable assets. Join us and become part of a culture that values bold ideas, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence.ResponsibilitiesAs the Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE), you will be at the forefront of our cybersecurity initiatives, working closely with our DevOps Engineering team to ensure cloud assets meet rigorous security standards throughout the entire Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle. You will:Lead efforts to move cloud environments from RMF Step 1 through Step 6, ensuring compliance milestones such as IATT and ATO are achieved.Develop and maintain Certification Test Plans, System Security Plans, and other authorization artifacts necessary for system accreditation.Collaborate with the DevOps Engineering Team to onboard assets to the Enterprise Security Services (ESS), ensuring alignment with organizational security requirements.Review software packages for vulnerabilities, coordinating with customers to provide justifications if necessary, in support of production environment deployments.Manage cloud assets within ServiceNow (SNOW), including creating and maintaining assets, submitting Project Change Requests and Interconnection requests, and ensuring all security controls meet the latest NCSRD requirements.Coordinate with DevOps engineers to conduct ACAS credential scans and analyze logs via Splunk. Apply DISA STIGs for continuous monitoring and efficient vulnerability management.Serve as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity best practices, working cross-functionally to ensure our cutting-edge AI solutions remain secure and compliant in a fast-evolving threat landscape.QualificationsActive TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph (mandatory).10+ years of experience in Information Assurance/Cybersecurity, with a proven track record of RMF application, especially for cloud-based systems.Hands-on experience obtaining IATT and ATO approvals, including the creation of Certification Test Plans, System Security Plans, and other accreditation documentation.Experience with AWS and managing Cloud assets, demonstrating a strong understanding of authorization boundaries and internal/external connections for secure and compliant deployments.Practical background with ServiceNow (SNOW) for asset management, Project Change Requests, and Interconnection requests in accordance with NCSRD controls.Familiarity with ESS onboarding processes, ACAS scanning, and Splunk for continuous monitoring.Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills to work effectively across technical and leadership teams.Bachelor's degree in Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).If you're passionate about AI-driven cybersecurity and want to tackle critical challenges in a dynamic, mission-focused environment, apply now to join Vertekal and help us shape the future of national security.

Created: 2025-03-11