Security Engineer
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Plan, implement, monitor, and maintain on-premises, virtual, cloud, and hybrid network services and systems supporting mission-essential operations.
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Configure and maintain systems in accordance with organizational security policies and procedures, including user account management, system configuration, backup, and recovery.
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Develop and harden secure infrastructure solutions and implement data protection, encryption, and identity and access management controls to safeguard sensitive information.
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Review, implement, and maintain NIST SP 800-53 security controls and System Security Plans (SSPs) in support of the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process.
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Identify system vulnerabilities, assess security risks, and coordinate remediation activities to reduce exposure to threats.
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Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and compliance teams to apply secure design principles and develop required security documentation, policies, procedures, and control evidence.
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Support security audits, penetration testing, incident response activities, and ongoing compliance with organizational security and privacy requirements.
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Eligibility requirements: U.S. citizenship is required for this position under applicable federal contract requirements. Candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance as required for the role.
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.
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5+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience within federal, military, or large enterprise environments.
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Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks and standards such as NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI, and SOC 2.
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Experience with system hardening, network security, encryption, vulnerability scanning and remediation, incident response, and log aggregation and correlation.
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Experience implementing and managing identity and access management (IAM) controls, including role-based, attribute-based, and federated access models, with an emphasis on least-privilege access and secure authorization.
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Experience securing cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP and working with security technologies and methodologies including SIEM, XDR, SAST/DAST, STIGs, and SCAP
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One or more relevant security certifications, such as CCNA Security, Security+ CE, or CISSP.
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Familiarity with federal executive branch and military security requirements, environments, and IT systems.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, accurate, and audit-ready documentation such as incident reports and test reports.
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Proficiency with security monitoring, vulnerability management, and endpoint protection tools such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Tenable/Nessus, CrowdStrike, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
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Experience securing AI-enabled tools, applications, or systems.
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Experience coordinating with Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), Information Systems Security Engineers (ISSEs), and federal security teams.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Federal Holidays
Skills
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Basics
Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, Twitter URL, GitHub URL, Portfolio URL, Other website
Short answers (1)
- What is your desired salary? optional
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- Are you a US Citizen (Citizenship required for clearance purposes)? optional
- Are you willing to relocate? optional
Written answers (3)
- Do you possess any type of Government Clearance?
- Which Accredited Institution did you receive your college degree from? optional
- If someone referred you to this position, please share their name. optional