Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) - SME
Apply NowCompany: Broadway Ventures
Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Description:
At Broadway Ventures, we transform challenges into opportunities with expert program management, cutting-edge technology, and innovative consulting solutions. As an 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we empower government and private sector clients by delivering tailored solutions that drive operational success, sustainability, and growth. Built on integrity, collaboration, and excellence, we're more than a service provider-we're your trusted partner in innovation.
We are seeking an accomplished Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) at the Subject Matter Expert (SME) level to lead and strengthen our cybersecurity posture across critical systems. This individual will provide both hands-on technical expertise and strategic advisory leadership, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals, federal mandates, and mission-critical outcomes. The successful candidate will bring 15+ years of cybersecurity experience, including demonstrated leadership of cross-functional security teams in high-stakes, compliance-driven environments.
Key Responsibilities
What to Expect Next:
After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with a recruiter to verify resume specifics and discuss salary requirements. Management will be conducting interviews with the most qualified candidates. We perform a background and drug test prior to the start of every new hires' employment. In addition, some positions may also require fingerprinting.
Broadway Ventures is an equal-opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because they drive curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate based on military status, race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.
We are seeking an accomplished Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) at the Subject Matter Expert (SME) level to lead and strengthen our cybersecurity posture across critical systems. This individual will provide both hands-on technical expertise and strategic advisory leadership, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals, federal mandates, and mission-critical outcomes. The successful candidate will bring 15+ years of cybersecurity experience, including demonstrated leadership of cross-functional security teams in high-stakes, compliance-driven environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Cybersecurity Leadership: Lead and supervise cybersecurity personnel, managing workload distribution, performance, and professional development. Serve as the senior cybersecurity authority and technical point of escalation.
- Strategic Program Oversight: Architect and direct enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategies, risk mitigation plans, and compliance programs in alignment with organizational objectives.
- Governance & Compliance: Serve as a trusted advisor on federal laws, standards, and regulatory frameworks including FISMA, NIST (800 series), OMB, HIPAA/HITECH, and the Privacy Act. Evaluate and ensure compliance through audit readiness and continuous assessment.
- Cybersecurity Frameworks and Tools: Apply deep understanding of NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), RMF, FedRAMP, and DoD/IC security protocols. Recommend and optimize security technologies including SIEM, vulnerability management, endpoint detection, and identity and access management solutions.
- Incident Response and Threat Management: Oversee and coordinate incident response operations, forensic analysis, and remediation efforts. Liaise with senior executives and stakeholders to provide timely, accurate briefings and recommendations.
- Privacy Engineering and Data Protection: Lead privacy impact assessments and integrate privacy by design principles into systems development lifecycles (SDLC). Ensure enterprise-wide governance of sensitive and PII data.
- Security Architecture and Resilience: Design and implement robust security architectures. Develop and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure organizational resilience.
- Advisory Support: Provide expert consultation to program managers, system owners, and technical leads across the system development lifecycle-ensuring confidentiality, integrity, availability, authenticity, and non-repudiation of all enterprise data assets.
- Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience, or Master's degree with 13+ years.
- Recognized as a technical and strategic authority in cybersecurity within enterprise or federal environments.
- Demonstrated success in leading diverse technical teams, managing large-scale cyber operations, and navigating executive-level decision-making processes.
- Extensive experience with cybersecurity in federal, DoD, or Intelligence Community settings.
- Proven expertise with security and privacy risk management, security architecture design, and compliance validation.
- Must hold one or more of the following: CISSP, CISM, CIPA
- Required: IAM Level II or III certification
What to Expect Next:
After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with a recruiter to verify resume specifics and discuss salary requirements. Management will be conducting interviews with the most qualified candidates. We perform a background and drug test prior to the start of every new hires' employment. In addition, some positions may also require fingerprinting.
Broadway Ventures is an equal-opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because they drive curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate based on military status, race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.