Information Systems Security Engineer - SME
Agile Defense, Washington, D.C.
What you need
Required Certification: CISSP
Role Overview
The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) – SME serves as a senior technical authority responsible for leading the implementation and execution of the DOJ’s Security Assessment and Authorization (SAA) Program in accordance with DOJ policy, the SAA Policy Guide, and NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements. This role provides expert-level security engineering leadership across complex DOJ IT environments, ensuring systems are securely designed, authorized, monitored, and sustained throughout their lifecycle.
The ISSE SME acts as a principal technical advisor to Government leadership, system owners, ISSOs, and engineering teams, driving consistent, high-quality RMF execution and risk-informed decision-making.
Required
- Senior-level experience providing security engineering leadership in federal or IC environments.