Company Overview

XPECT Solutions, LLC has built a strong reputation by supporting our clients in meeting their strategic goals and mission objectives. We provide high quality resources for a wide range of IT and security solutions at best-value pricing. Our success is built on a solid foundation of well-vetted, highly technical personnel, a disciplined project management approach, and an overarching commitment to customer service. We develop, test, deploy, and support exceptional solutions that enhance system functionality, while maximizing reliability and availability, and ensure the tightest security. 

Job Overview
XPECT Solutions is looking for a Senior Information System Security Engineer (ISSE). The Sr. ISSE is responsible for designing, developing, and integrating secure information systems. Working closely with architects, developers, and security teams, the Sr. ISSE ensures that security requirements are embedded throughout the system lifecycle—from initial design to deployment and maintenance. This role involves conducting threat modeling, implementing security architectures, and validating system compliance with applicable standards such as NIST, RMF, and DoD directives. The Sr. ISSE is instrumental in bridging the gap between cybersecurity policy and technical implementation.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of security professionals responsible for the end-to-end implementation of the RMF lifecycle for the client's IT systems
• Oversee and coordinate preparation activities, 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.
• Direct the selection, tailoring, and documentation of security controls aligned with system categorizations and compliance requirements
• Oversee the implementation of technical, operational, and management controls throughout system and application lifecycles, with a particular focus on quality and completeness of all deliverables
• 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, bringing subject-matter expertise to risk analysis, incident response, system remediation, and audit support efforts
• 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 and stakeholders
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of RMF, NIST guidance, and industry best practices in support of continuous process improvement

Requirements

• ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or other cyber discipline
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Proven experience with security tools including Tenable Nessus and/or Security Center, IBM Guardium, HP WeblInspect, Network Mapper (NMAP), and/or similar applications
• Hold at least one of the following certifications:
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (or Associate)
  • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)
  • Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
  • CISSP- Information System Security Engineering Professional(ISSEP)
  • CISSP- Information System Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)
• Proven experience leading multi‑disciplinary cybersecurity, engineering, and program teams, including staff assignment, technical oversight, and performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs and budgets, including call orders, subcontract oversight, financial forecasting, and development of required program reports.
• Hands‑on experience applying the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) to assess risk, manage incidents, and strengthen security operations across enterprise or government environments.
• Strong background in developing security governance artifacts (such as SOPs, QA programs, and compliance documentation) in partnership with government stakeholders to enhance cybersecurity operations.
• Experience conducting cybersecurity assessments and advising on best security practices, collaborating with federal agencies to reduce risk to systems, networks, and sensitive data.

Preferred Additional Skills and Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or other cyber discipline is preferred

Benefits

Xpect Solutions, LLC is a one-of-a-kind employer with a talented team that is cleared at various levels and is certified in dozens of industry-recognized certifications. Our talented staff are the key to our success. They bring the knowledge, experience and technical skills to deliver the best solutions to our customers.

We support our team by providing open communication, win-win partnerships with clients and vendors, a team-oriented culture, and a focus on professional development and growth for a long-lasting and happy career.

We offer a benefits package that is designed to keep our most important assets – our employees – healthy, happy, energized and moving forward. Our philosophy is simple – empower our employees with the benefits, resources and the financial incentives they need to be successful.

Benefits and Perks:

• A competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 3 weeks of annual PTO
• 11 days of Holiday PTO
• Performance Awards
• Referral Bonus Plan (of up to $5,000/year)
• Education Reimbursement/Training (of up to $2,500/year)

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