Configuration Hardening Specialist

Swift Software; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 59,343 - 110,209; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Swift is seeking a Configuration Hardening Specialist in Virginia to define and customize configuration hardening documents across Linux, Windows, databases, web servers, and more. The role involves aligning tools with CIS benchmarks, performing Nessus-based audits, and advising on remediation strategies.

The candidate should have 2+ years of experience, strong communication, and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary and bonus opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with Windows, Linux, web servers, databases, Kubernetes, AWS, and network devices.
• Experience with CIS benchmarks / DOD STIGs and CIS tools (CIS CAT-pro).
• Experience with Tenable Nessus and developing compliance audit files.
• Risk analysis of deviations to security controls.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent written, presentation, and communication skills.
• Autonomous, driven, with ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Customer-oriented with high quality and results focus.
• Team player – collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Define / customize configuration hardening documents for technologies such as Linux, Windows, databases, and web servers.
• Customize compliance hardening verification tools to align with official documents.
• Scan Swift systems to determine compliance levels against configuration hardening documents.
• Analyze deviation requests and advise customers on remediation steps.
• Identify and automate repetitive and manual tasks in day-to-day operations.
• Identify, document and implement process improvements.

Skills

Windows

Linux

Web Servers

Databases

Kubernetes

AWS

Network Devices

CIS benchmarks

DOD STIGs

CIS CAT-pro

Tenable Nessus

Risk analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems

Security+

Network+

CISSP

Tools

CIS CAT-pro

Tenable Nessus

ServiceNow Configuration Compliance

Job description

ABOUT US

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy. We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

Swift is unable to sponsor an employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Configuration Hardening Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Define / customize configuration hardening documents, similar to CIS benchmarks or DOD STIGS, for technologies such as Linux, Windows, Databases, Network devices, web servers and many others.
• Customize compliance hardening verification tools to align with the company’s official configuration hardening documents.
• Scan Swift systems to determine their compliance levels against the defined configuration hardening documents.
• Analyze configuration hardening deviation requests and advise customers on proper mitigation and remediation steps.
• Identify and automate repetitive and manual tasks in the day‑to‑day operations.
• Identify, document and implement process improvements.

Required skills

• Experience with technologies such as Windows, Linux, Web Servers, Databases, Kubernetes, AWS, Network Devices.
• Experience with Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks / DOD STIGs and CIS tools such as CIS CAT-pro.
• Experience with Tenable Nessus, including development/customization of compliance audit files.
• Experience in risk analysis of identified deviations to security related controls.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent written, presentation and communication skills.
• Analytical problem solving and investigation approach.
• Autonomous, driven, with strong ability to quickly adapt and respond to changing priorities.
• Customer oriented, driven by high quality and result based mindset.
• Team player – gaining energy through collaboration with others.

Preferred skills

• Administration experience of Operating System / application / network devices.
• Familiarity with regular expressions and XML.
• Experience with ServiceNow Configuration Compliance module.
• Experience with automation/scripting (Linux shell scripting, Git).

Education

University degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

Certifications

• Security+
• Network+
• CISSP

The estimated salary range

The estimated salary range for a new hire in this position in Virginia is $59,343.00 USD Annual MINIMUM to $110,209.00 USD Annual MAXIMUM. Salary may vary depending on job‑related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Our compensation packages include a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity for all employee’s contingent on personal and company performance.

What we offer

Our generous benefits program includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium costs for our employees and their families, and retirement plan plus matching 401k. We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact [e-mail] or indicate this in your application. Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation‑related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity). All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy.