DoD Systems Security Engineer — IA & RDTE Specialist

Bowhead; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking an experienced Systems Security Engineer (RDTE) to support a government program's Information Assurance efforts. You will become familiar with program systems, documentation, and architecture drawings to ensure robust security.

Responsibilities include creating IA documentation, Plan of Actions and Milestones, SOPs, coordinating vulnerability assessments, and working closely with the IASE, system administrators, engineers, and developers.

Qualifications

• DoD security and IA requirements per DoDI 8500.2 and DISA STIGs.
• Proficiency with UNIX and Windows system administration.
• DoD 8570 IAM Level II certification preferred.
• Experience in security assessment and vulnerability management.
• Ability to communicate with all levels and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop IA documentation: PIT designation requests and risk assessments.
• Create POA&Ms and SOPs for security processes.
• Coordinate host/network vulnerability assessments and mitigations.
• Collaborate with IASE, system admins, engineers, and developers.

Skills

UNIX system administration

Windows system administration

DoDI 8500.2 knowledge

PPS knowledge

PKI knowledge

IAVM policies and standards

Nessus

Security assessment tools

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Nessus

Job description

Bowhead is seeking an experienced Systems Security Engineer (RDTE) to support a government program's Information Assurance efforts. You will become familiar with program systems, documentation, and architecture drawings to ensure robust security.

Responsibilities include creating IA documentation, Plan of Actions and Milestones, SOPs, coordinating vulnerability assessments, and working closely with the IASE, system administrators, engineers, and developers.