Cyber Security Engineer with Security Clearance

FTS International, LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Retirement & Savings

Job summary

FTS International, LLC is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer in Chantilly, VA to deliver technical and program services to the US Government. Responsibilities include security authorization, vulnerability management, and cloud patching using STIGs and vendor guides.

Qualified candidates will have a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a STEM BS, 9+ years of experience, and certifications such as Security+, CISM, or CISSP. The role emphasizes collaboration, threat remediation, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Must hold TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• BS STEM in engineering.
• 9+ years of relevant experience in cyber security.
• Information security certifications: Security+, CISM, or CISSP.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment tools (Nessus, ACAS, SCAP).
• Scripting experience for automating patches and hardening tasks.
• Knowledge of NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support security authorization and continuous monitoring for assigned systems.
• Prepare and review security packages (SSPs, POA&Ms, artifacts).
• Apply STIGs and vendor hardening guides to secure OS and apps.
• Conduct regular vulnerability scans and remediation actions.
• Leverage cloud tooling for patching and hardening.
• Implement security controls (VLANs, firewalls, encryption).
• Maintain security documentation and track remediation status.
• Provide compliance updates and risk summaries in meetings.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Security+ / CISM / CISSP

Vulnerability tools

Scripting

NIST RMF

SAFe / Agile

JIRA / Confluence

Education

BS STEM in engineering

MS STEM

Tools

Nessus

ACAS

SCAP

Cloud tooling

Job description

Cyber Security Engineer Location Chantilly, VA Job Code 1633 # of Openings 1 Employee Referral Bonus Eligible Yes FTS International, LLC (FTS) is committed to providing the Federal Government with quality consultants and support. To ensure mission success we focus on putting our customers first while minimizing corporate bureaucracy on our staff. We provide Subject Matter Experts (SME) free of Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) focused on independent analysis and mission support services within the disciplines of Engineering, Counter Terrorism Operations, Management, Information Technology, Signals Analysis, Administration, Cyber Security and Linguistics. FTS has an opportunity for a Cyber Security Engineer in Chantilly, VA. The Cyber Security Engineer will provide technical and program services to the U.S. Government (USG). Responsibilities

• Support systems security authorization and continuous monitoring activities for assigned systems
• Support the preparation, review, and submission of security authorization packages, including SSPs, POA&Ms, and related authorization artifacts
• Utilize patch deployment tools and hardening guidelines to ensure security compliance of the customer’s networked and cloud compute infrastructure
• Apply and verify Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and vendor hardening guides to secure operating systems and applications
• Conduct regular vulnerability scans to detect vulnerabilities and developer & implement remediation actions
• Cloud-based patching and hardening techniques leveraging commercial cloud provider tools and best practices
• Implement security controls (e.g. VLANs, firewall rules, and encryption) to protect network systems and data
• Analyze vulnerability scan findings to identify risks, develop remediation plans, and track progress
• Maintain security documentation, including system baseline, hardening procedures, and all hardware software changes
• Track systems risks, assessment findings, POA&M activities, and remediation status to ensure timely resolution
• Facilitate recurring stakeholder meetings and provide compliance status updates, reporting, and risk summaries
• Collaborate with partners to enhance security posture and best practices across a federated network
• Required Skills/Qualifications
• TS/SCI with polygraph
• BS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline
• 9+ years' relevant experience
• Information security certification: Security+, CISM, or CISSP
• Experience with vulnerability assessment tools (Nessus, ACAS, or SCAP)
• Experience with scripting languages for automating patches and hardening tasks
• Knowledge of NIST Risk Management Framework (RFM)
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Interpersonal and communications skills for written reports, group discussion, and oral presentations
• Desired Skills/Qualifications
• MS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline
• Certifications: Cisco, AWS, or Microsoft
• Knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, and firewalls
• Proficient skills and experience work in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment
• Proficient skills using JIRA and Confluence
• Knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience in one of more of the following:
• R&D of satellite ground technologies and systems
• System acquisition, design, development, integration, test, and/or flight operations
• Small Satellite (SmallSat) systems (single vehicles, clusters, and/or constellations)
• Expected Salary Range: $149,000 - $170,000 per year. Placement within the range is determined by qualifications, job-related criteria, experience, internal equity and market considerations. In addition, FTS International, LLC has benefits offerings in addition to salary to include Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. FTS International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer – vets/disabled.