Entry-Level Systems Security Engineer (DoD RMF)

Vectrus, Inc; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Systems Security Engineer I to join the Engineering team. You will support cybersecurity for mission systems, working with security and systems engineers to protect critical platforms through secure configurations, vulnerability management, and RMF compliance activities.

You will help with system categorization, SPS/POA&Ms, evidence repositories, and security testing during integration or lab events, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain an Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Willing to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Self-driven with accountability and strong task management to deliver quality work on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist with security documentation and baseline hardening; collect evidence for RMF.
• Support development of System Security Plans, POA&Ms, and security evidence repositories.
• Execute baseline vulnerability scans and document findings for remediation tracking.
• Apply standard configuration baselines and STIG checklists to components.
• Help assemble inputs for Security Assessment Plans and assessment activities.
• Support basic verification activities and collect test evidence during lab events.

Skills

Accountability

Communication

Travel willingness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity / related field

Job description

V2X in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Systems Security Engineer I to join the Engineering team. You will support cybersecurity for mission systems, working with security and systems engineers to protect critical platforms through secure configurations, vulnerability management, and RMF compliance activities.

You will help with system categorization, SPS/POA&Ms, evidence repositories, and security testing during integration or lab events, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver