Entry-Level Security Engineer (Federal IT, NIST)

Saliense; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Sick Time

Health, Vision, Dental, and Life

401(k) with Tiered Match & Vesting

Parental Leave

Professional Development Reimbursement

Job summary

Saliense is seeking a Security Engineer Junior to support federal information systems security activities in Arlington, VA. The role emphasizes RMF, NIST CSF, POA&M management, system authorizations, configuration management, and system analysis.

The position requires onsite presence one day per week in Arlington, VA, and collaboration with developers, engineers, and managers to strengthen the customer's security posture.

Qualifications

• Minimum education BS/BA in a technology-related discipline.
• At least 1 year federal information systems security experience.
• Experience with RMF and applying the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Solid knowledge of federal information system security policy and security control assessments.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment, risk assessment, network security, and security implementation.
• Knowledge of IT audit requirements and IT security standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans for internal control assessments (FISMA and OMB A-123).
• Gather, examine, and analyze artifacts related to security assessments and remediation.
• Document assessment activities and results for external review.
• Provide security expertise to ensure controls are implemented and documented.
• Conduct security product evaluations and recommend upgrades to improve security posture.

Skills

RMF

NIST CSF

POA&M management

System authorizations

Configuration management

System analysis

Vulnerability assessment

Risk assessment

Network security

CSAM

NIST SP 800-53

NIST SP 800-137

NIST SP 800-171

NIST SP 800-37

FISMA audits

Collaboration with developers

Networking concepts

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Physical Science, or related discipline

Tools

CSAM

Job description

Saliense is seeking a Security Engineer Junior to support federal information systems security activities in Arlington, VA. The role emphasizes RMF, NIST CSF, POA&M management, system authorizations, configuration management, and system analysis.

The position requires onsite presence one day per week in Arlington, VA, and collaboration with developers, engineers, and managers to strengthen the customer's security posture.