Information Assurance / Security Engineer - MID-Level

Arcfield; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 87,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcfield in the United States is seeking a cybersecurity professional to monitor security alerts, conduct vulnerability assessments, and harden Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems. The role emphasizes incident response, compliance with DISA STIGs, NIST SP 800-53, and continuous monitoring to maintain secure operations.

The candidate will implement patches with Ansible, validate findings with STIG Viewer, and collaborate with system admins, ISSMs, and ISSOs to resolve cybersecurity findings while

Qualifications

• Degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or related field; required.
• Active SECRET security clearance.
• Certifications: Security+, CISSP, CEH, RHCE.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts, logs, and incidents; respond effectively.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and identify compliance gaps.
• Remediate vulnerabilities and harden RHEL systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Incident response

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity or Computer Science

Advanced degrees preferred

Tools

SCAP Compliance Checker

STIG Viewer

Ansible

Python

Bash

RHEL

Job description

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts, logs, and incidents using ACASS, and respond to security incidents effectively.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments using SCAP Compliance Checker, analyze scan results, and identify compliance gaps.
• Perform vulnerability remediation and system hardening on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems.
• Deploy patches, updates, and security fixes using Red Hat repositories, RPM packages, and automation tools like Ansible or scripting (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Execute STIG assessments, analyze findings, and document compliance status using STIG Viewer.
• Validate security controls against DISA STIGs, NIST SP 800-53, and organizational security requirements.
• Support continuous monitoring and maintain system compliance with security standards.
• Collaborate with system administrators, engineers, ISSMs, and ISSOs to resolve cybersecurity findings.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system and software issues to ensure secure and stable operation.
• Develop and execute test plans, cases, and scripts to validate system functionality and security.
• Document vulnerability findings, mitigation strategies, remediation efforts, and compliance results for relevant stakeholders.
• Design, develop, evaluate, and test system/software integration.
• Interpret, assess, and support development and maintenance of requirements and software designs.

Qualifications

• BS 5-7 Years, MS 3-5, PhD 0-2
• Degree: Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or relevant Bachelor’s (required); Advanced degrees (preferred)
• Active SECRET Security Clearance
• Certifications: Security+, CISSP, CEH, RHCE

Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.Min: $87,163.99Max: $151,561.26

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.