Hybrid Security Operations & Assessment Engineer (DC)

Aderas,-Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay for Life

AD&D insurance

Short/Long-term disability insured

Employer health insurance premium

401k plan

Safe Harbor 3% contribution

Paid training & course reimbursement

Job summary

Aderas is seeking a Security Operations & Assessment Engineer to join our security team in a hybrid Washington, DC location. You will evaluate security controls, review SSPs/SAPs/Risk Assessments, and lead POA&M tracking to support ATO decisions. The role requires RMF familiarity, FISMA knowledge, and federal policy experience.

Ideal candidates possess a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, and relevant certifications. 5–6+ years IT experience with advanced degrees qualifies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in information systems management, IT, cybersecurity, CS, business, engineering or related discipline.
• Active industry certifications preferred (CISSP, CGRC, CISA, CEH, SSCP).
• 5 years IT experience with a master's degree or 6 years with a bachelor's.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate controls against NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 and NIST SP 800-53A.
• Review SSPs, SAPs, risk assessments, contingency plans and PIAs.
• Analyze vulnerability scans and configuration baselines (DISA STIGs, CIS).
• Compile SAR detailing deficiencies, residual risks and impacts.
• Track POA&Ms and remediation efforts.
• Lead entrance/exit briefings with System Owners, ISSOs and ISSM.
• Provide data to AO for ATO decisions.
• Support FedRAMP and federal continuous monitoring requirements.

Skills

RMF familiarity

FISMA compliance

Federal policies

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Aderas is seeking a Security Operations & Assessment Engineer to join our security team in a hybrid Washington, DC location. You will evaluate security controls, review SSPs/SAPs/Risk Assessments, and lead POA&M tracking to support ATO decisions. The role requires RMF familiarity, FISMA knowledge, and federal policy experience.

Ideal candidates possess a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, and relevant certifications. 5–6+ years IT experience with advanced degrees qualifies.