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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer (ISSE) - **Company:** Applied Information Sciences, Inc. - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $181,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Information Technology - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88029082/1 ## About the Role * Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance * Minimum of 8 years of experience in secure design, analysis, and testing of information security systems and products * Minimum of 8 years of experience applying cybersecurity methods, standards, and approaches to ensure security safeguards are implemented and documented * Minimum of 8 years of experience developing and maintaining security test plans to identify and mitigate system risks * Demonstrated experience leading or supporting RMF lifecycle activities (Prepare, Categorize, Select, Implement, Assess, Authorize, Monitor) * Strong understanding of NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53, and related federal cybersecurity frameworks * Experience supporting system authorization (ATO) processes and documentation deliverables * One of the following certifications required: + Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) + Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Nice to Have Skills * Experience supporting FBI or DOJ environments * Prior experience leading teams in a federal program or contractor environment * Familiarity with continuous monitoring tools and dashboards * Experience with audit readiness and compliance assessments (e.g., IG, GAO) * Strong communication skills with the ability to brief technical and executive stakeholders ## Description At AIS, we are dedicated to providing our employees with diverse opportunities to grow their careers while supporting a variety of impactful projects. For this position, we are seeking a talented individual to join AIS as a Lead Security Engineer. * Core Knowledge & Skills: Develops strategic security plans, applies advanced cryptography, manages security programs, and designs secure cloud architectures. * Work & Complexity: Leads strategic projects, integrates security into business processes, develops risk management strategies, and ensures compliance. * Quality & Independence: Delivers strategic projects, develops innovative solutions, maintains high standards, and ensures stakeholder satisfaction. * Teamwork & Communication: Leads and mentors teams, aligns efforts with organizational goals, manages performance, and develops training programs. * Consulting & Engagement: Provides high-level consulting, leads innovation initiatives, develops technology roadmaps, and manages vendor contracts. As your initial project assignment, you will support the unique needs of our client as a Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer (ISSE)., We are seeking a Cybersecurity Lead to support mission-critical federal systems through full lifecycle Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation and oversight. 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