Information Assurance / Security Engineer - MID-Level

Arcfield; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 87,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Disability Insurance - Short Term

Disability Insurance - Long Term

Retirement and Savings

Learning and Development opportunities

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Arcfield is seeking a cybersecurity professional to monitor security alerts, perform vulnerability assessments, and harden Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems. You will deploy patches, conduct STIG assessments, and ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53 and internal standards.

Collaboration with system admins, ISSMs, and ISSOs is essential to resolve findings and maintain secure operations. A BS/MS in a related field with an active SECRET clearance and relevant certifications is required.

Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field; advanced degrees preferred.
• Security+ or higher certifications (CISSP, CEH, RHCE) are expected.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts, logs, and incidents; respond effectively.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediation on RHEL systems.
• Deploy patches via Red Hat repos and automation tools (Ansible, scripting).
• Execute STIG assessments and document compliance status.
• Validate controls against DISA STIGs, NIST SP 800-53, and requirements.
• Collaborate with admins, ISSMs, and ISSOs to resolve findings.
• Develop test plans and scripts; document vulnerability findings and remediation.
• Design, develop, test, and integrate system/software components.

Education

Cybersecurity or Computer Science degree

Active SECRET Security Clearance

Security Certifications: Security+

Security Certifications: CISSP

Security Certifications: CEH

Security Certifications: RHCE

Advanced degree preferred

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.