Guidehouse
IT Cyber Security
InformationSecuritySystemsEngineer(ISSE)–TechnicalSeniorAnalyst
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“Information Security Systems Engineer (ISSE)– Technical Senior Analyst at Guidehouse. Skills: Cybersecurity engineering, secure system architecture, NIST 800-53 security controls, cloud security practices, RMF engineering. Lead the development, engineering, and review of secure system architectures across cloud, hybrid, and on‑prem environments. Implement and validate NIST 800‑53 security controls and cloud‑native security services (IAM, encryption, segmentation, logging)”
Industry & Context.
analytical and problem-solving skills
Active Top Secret (TS) clearance, An ACTIVE and CURRENT TOP SECRET federal or DOD security clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related technical field, Minimum of FIVE (5) years of cybersecurity or secure systems engineering experience, including cloud architecture, An ACTIVE and CURRENT TOP SECRET federal or DOD security clearance, understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards (e. g. , NIST, RMF SP 800-53 Rev 5, DoD 8570), Proven experience in designing and implementing enterprise security tools such as SIEM (e. g. , Splunk), vulnerability scanners (e. g. , Nessus), and endpoint protection platforms (e. g. , Crowdstrike), Experience with cloud security practices and technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and complex technical projects, analytical and problem-solving skills, Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Nice to Have
Master’s Degree in relevant cybersecurity or IT field, ISC2 Zero Trust Strategy Certificate, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) / Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC), IAT Level II (Information Assurance Technical), IAM Level II (Information Assurance Management), AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Hands-on experience with network security, cryptography, and/or identity management, Project Management Professional (PMP) or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certification for managing cybersecurity projects in Agile environments
What You'll Do.
and review of secure system architectures across cloud
and on‑prem environments
Implement and validate NIST 800‑53 security controls and cloud‑native security services (IAM
and advanced system security engineering reviews
Oversee secure configuration management
including STIG‑based hardening
and enforcement of security baselines
Evaluate and recommend security technologies
and design patterns to support mission needs and modernization efforts
Provide engineering leadership during RMF activities
including boundary definition
system architecture documentation
and ATO engineering support
Lead or support security functional testing
and validation of implemented controls
Guide cross‑functional development
and operations teams on secure integration practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
advising architects, developers, ISSOs, and federal stakeholders; Lead cross-functional development, engineering, DevSecOps, and operations teams; Guide cross-functional development, engineering, DevSecOps, and operations teams on secure integration practices; Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Process & Methodology
complex technical projects, Project Management Professional (PMP), Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certification for managing cybersecurity projects in Agile environments
Full Job Description
**_Job Family_ :** IT Cyber Security ** _Travel Required_ :** None ** _Clearance Required_ :** Active Top Secret (TS) ## _What You Will Do:_ Our Cybersecurity Consultants are a team of business integrators with extensive consulting and industry experience who help our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy through execution. A career in an integrated team of developers and consultants provides the opportunity to grow and contribute to our clients' business issues every day, applying a collection of security spectrum capabilities, including security strategy and governance, IT risk, security technologies, and cybercrime and breach response. We are seeking a highly experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) – Technical Senior Analyst to support a major federal initiative. The ISSE provides advanced cybersecurity engineering expertise, guiding secure system architecture, integrating NIST security controls, and ensuring secure design across complex hybrid cloud and on‑premises systems. This role serves as a technical lead, advising architects, developers, ISSOs, and federal stakeholders on secure system engineering practices, secure configuration management, and RMF engineering requirements. Main Location: United States — in one of the following locations: Clarksburg, WV; Washington, DC; Huntsville, AL ## Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Lead the development, engineering, and review of secure system architectures across cloud, hybrid, and on‑prem environments. * Implement and validate NIST 800‑53 security controls and cloud‑native security services (IAM, encryption, segmentation, logging). * Lead threat modeling, risk assessments, and advanced system security engineering reviews. * Oversee secure configuration management, including STIG‑based hardening, SCAP assessments, and enforcement of security baselines. * Evaluate and recommend security technologies, tools, and design patterns to support mission needs and moderni
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