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Information Security System Engineer

Elevate Technology Group · Fairfax Station, VA · 3 wk ago
Information Technology$150k–$220k/yrFull-time

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Information System Security Engineer to join a highly respected technology organization delivering advanced solutions across the US Intelligence Community and National Security sector.

This is a highly visible position offering exposure to large-scale Linux environments, cybersecurity engineering, Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and enterprise security architecture within some of the most security-conscious environments in government.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Leading and supporting ICD-503 Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities

  • Preparing and maintaining accreditation and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) documentation

  • Developing security plans, contingency plans, incident response plans and risk management documentation

  • Supporting continuous monitoring, vulnerability management and compliance initiatives

  • Working closely with developers, engineers and program stakeholders to implement security controls

  • Reviewing and assessing system architectures to ensure compliance with security requirements

  • Supporting vulnerability scanning, remediation and audit activities

  • Providing cybersecurity guidance throughout the system lifecycle

  • Supporting Linux-based enterprise environments and security operations

What We're Looking For

  • Experience supporting Intelligence Community or DoD cybersecurity programs

  • Strong understanding of ICD-503 and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes

  • Experience developing and maintaining RMF security documentation

  • Experience supporting vulnerability management and continuous monitoring programs

  • Experience with NESSUS, NMAP, Trivy, ServiceNow or similar security and compliance tools

  • Strong Linux systems administration or engineering experience

  • Experience evaluating security architectures and technical solutions

  • Security+ or CISSP certification

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable Experience

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration

  • Kubernetes environments

  • Puppet, Ansible or other automation tools

  • AWS or cloud technologies

  • VMware environments

  • CCNA or equivalent networking experience

  • Git, GitLab or other source control platforms

  • Enterprise monitoring and logging platforms

  • Oracle, MySQL or other relational databases

  • Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) technologies

  • Linux scripting using Bash, Python or similar languages

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