Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience senior

Exp. Years 6+ years

Education Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Category Cybersecurity

About this role

Senior Information Security Systems Engineer focusing on anti-tamper/product protection, integrating security controls, and achieving security authorization for DoD systems across secure architectures.

Key Responsibilities

Apply advanced security engineering methods
Collaborate with Government customers
Prepare Certification and Accreditation documentation
Conduct SAST and compliance activities
Monitor security logs and incident response
Develop security policies and training

Technical Overview

Security engineering with RMF, DOD 8140/NIST 800-181, CNSSI 1253; SAST; Splunk; Linux/Windows hardening; encryption; logging; vulnerability management; RMF/CDRs; DoD security processes

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced security systems engineer with active TS/SCI CI Poly, solid RMF and DoD 8140/NIST 800-181 knowledge, and hands-on experience implementing secure architectures for DoD programs. They should be adept at certification and accreditation activities, SAST, and Splunk-based monitoring, with strong cross-functional collaboration and training capabilities.

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and 4 yearsor 10 years experience in lieu of degreeActive clearance: TS/SCI CI PolyDOD 8140 certification (or NIST 800-181) within 6 months

Nice-to-Have Skills

Recent (within 3 years) CI PolyFamiliarity with cloud computingcontainerizationmicroservices and security implications

Tools & Platforms

RMFDOD 8510JSIGCNSSI 1253SASTSplunkStigCOTS/GOTS/FOSS

Required Skills

Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of security engineering; active TS/SCI CI Poly; RMF; DOD 8140 (or NIST 800-181); CNSSI 1253; JSIG; SAST; Splunk; Linux/Windows security; logging; encryption; vulnerability assessment; secure architecture; incident response; CDRLs; information security training

Hard Skills

Security engineeringRMFDOD 8140NIST 800-181CNSSI 1253JSIGCOTSGOTSFOSSStatic Analysis (SAST)StigsLoggingSplunkIncident responseSecurity testingVulnerability assessmentEncryption technology

Soft Skills

technical guidancecoachingtrainingIA liaisoncross-disciplinary collaboration

Certifications

Required

DOD 8140 certificationNIST 800-181

Preferred

CI Poly

Industry & Role

Industry Defense

Job Function Develop and integrate secure DoD systems architectures with compliance and security controls throughout the lifecycle

Role Subtype Security Engineer

Tech Domains Linux, Windows Server, Splunk, RMF, DOD 8510, JSIG, CNSSI 1253, SAST, Stig, Encryption technology

Keywords for Your Resume

Senior Specialist Information Security Systems EngineerSecurity EngineerRMFDOD 8140NIST 800-181CNSSI 1253JSIGSASTSplunkLoggingLinuxWindowsCOTSGOTSFOSSCertification and Accreditationsecurity controlsIncident responseSecurity policyStigsTS/SCI CI Poly

Deal Breakers

Lack of active TS/SCI CI Poly, Inability to obtain DOD 8140/NIST 800-181 within 6 months, Remote work not permitted

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