Systems Security Engineer (IA)

Job Title: Systems Security Engineer (IA)

Location: Fort Meade, MD (Onsite)

Security Clearance: Active Secret

Certification: IAT Level II (Security+ CE or equivalent) or willing to obtain within 3 months of joining

CompQsoft is seeking an experienced Systems Security Engineer to support the MANDO Information Assurance (IA) team. The selected candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure information systems while ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies, RMF requirements, and industry security standards.

Key Responsibilities

· Design, implement, and maintain secure system architectures and security controls.

· Support system security engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle.

· Perform vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation activities.

· Apply and validate security configurations, patches, and DISA STIGs.

· Monitor systems for security events, identify risks, and support incident response activities.

· Support RMF, ATO, and continuous monitoring (ConMon) activities.

· Develop and maintain security documentation, including SSPs, POA&Ms, SARs, and related artifacts.

· Collaborate with ISSOs, system administrators, network engineers, and project teams to implement security controls.

· Ensure compliance with DoD, DISA, NIST, and organizational cybersecurity requirements.

· Participate in security assessments, audits, and risk management activities.