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We are seeking a highly skilled Security Engineer to join our team supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs. This role is responsible for architecting, engineering, and deploying advanced cybersecurity solutions while ensuring compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF), Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG), and related regulatory standards. The ideal candidate combines hands-on engineering expertise with deep knowledge of cloud technologies, system security, vulnerability management, incident detection/response, and authorization-to-operate (ATO) processes.
What you'll do:
Support, administer, and maintain cybersecurity tools and platforms, including:
Splunk Enterprise: clustered system administration, deployment, data onboarding, CIM alignment, dashboards, alerts, etc.
Nessus/ACAS: Tenable Nessus Manager and Security Center - system administration, deployment, scan management
Evaluate-STIG and/or SCAP Compliance Checker
Microsoft Defender and/or Trellix (ePO)
Integrate ancillary monitoring and assessment tools into SIEM
Enable "security-as-code" via automation with Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell, Bash, or Python
Contribute to incident detection and response, including developing detections, improving telemetry, tuning alerts, and supporting investigation efforts
Select, architect, develop, and deploy solutions supporting vulnerability management, auditing, logging, patch management, and risk remediation across enterprise and cloud-hosted environments
Engineer and implement security requirements for DoD cloud environments (AWS, Azure) in accordance with RMF and JSIG
Perform advanced engineering to improve system security posture, including access control (least privilege), configuration baselines, and endpoint security
Partner with ISSM/ISSO on RMF A&A activities, SSP updates, ConMon, control ownership/inheritance, and audit preparation
Develop and maintain key technical documentation (SOPs, runbooks, architectural designs, etc.)
Mentor teams on secure design principles and provide recommendations for complex system architectures
What you'll need:
Security+ (Or equivalent DoD IASAE Level II certification)
3 years of experience in a security engineering or similar role (e.g.: DevOps or security background, etc.)
Hands-on experience with SIEM (e.g.: administration, data normalization, data pipelines, alerting, and/or correlation)
Experience with Windows and/or Linux (RHEL preferred)
Expertise in cybersecurity engineering disciplines (e.g.: patch/configuration management, vulnerability assessment, monitoring, access control, incident response, etc.)
Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Powershell, Bash, Python)
Familiarity with RMF/JSIG accreditation processes
Familiarity with TCP/IP networking model
Bonus points if you have:
Experience in a security engineering or system administration role
Experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud environments (cloud security concepts, hybrid deployments, etc.)
Proactive and agile mindset to improving system security posture and team efficiency
Ability to balance security requirements with operational efficiency
AWS or Azure technical certifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, or related field
Experience with security incident response teams (NOC/SOC)
Familiarity with container security (Docker/Kubernetes/ECS/EKS/AKS)
Strong ability to develop security assessment methodologies to improve detection, efficiency, and accuracy
Clearance:
Must have an active Secret level clearance; TS/SCI preferred
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$100,200 - $203,400 USD