Information Assurance Systems Engineer

TEKsystems; Fort Meade (MD); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an Information Assurance Systems Engineer to support the GSM-O II contract at DISA on-site at Fort Meade, MD. The role requires a minimum Secret clearance and Security+ and offers a contract position with hybrid work flexibility.

Responsibilities include risk assessment, security control assessment, continuous monitoring, documentation development, and coordination with a technical team to implement IA program support.

Qualifications

• Active security certification meeting DoD 8570 IAT level II or higher (Security+).
• US Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree with 4–8 years of relevant experience or master's with 2–6 years of experience; additional years without degree acceptable.
• DoD environment experience preferred; architecture, design, develop and deliver data-driven operations capabilities.
• Experience with RMF/A&A, NIST CSF, and IA program support functions.

Responsibilities

• Interact with technical team to understand systems, subsystems, and components.
• Support risk assessment, risk management, security control assessment, and continuous monitoring.
• Develop and coordinate system documentation (SOPs, SPs, Requirements Specifications, ICDs/IDDs).
• Assist with STIGs and remediation planning; review ACAS/container scans with vendors.
• Communicate effectively with customer and internal teams across disciplines.

Skills

Systems engineering

Clear communication

DoD experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Xray

Git

Job description

Description

Job Description

The Digital Modernization Sector has a career opportunity for an Information Assurance Systems Engineer supporting the Global Solutions Management Operations II (GSM-O II) contract at DISA. This contract includes the Operations, Sustainment, Maintenance, Repair, and Defense of the Defense Information System Network (DISN) within the DOD Information Network (DODIN) in support of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). It also includes support to other key tasks for DISA, including the transformation of DISAs operational mission through innovation, and support to DISAs mission partners. Candidate must be able to be at the customer site at Fort Meade daily. Minimum Secret clearance and Security + are required upon start.

Primary Responsibilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must.

Interact with members of the technical team to understand the current system, subsystems, and component specifications.

Responsible for understanding entire projects or processes spanning multiple technical areas.

Support risk assessment, risk management, security control assessment, continuous monitoring, service design, and other IA program support functions.

Support and assist in documentation production using various software tools and applying consistent formatting and style throughout documentation.

Participate in the development, facilitation, and coordination of system documentation such as: System Engineering Plans; Initial Capabilities Documents; Requirements Specifications; and Interface Control Documentation; Assessment and authorization documentation (Body of Evidence) for management and continuous monitoring of information systems.

Effectively communicates with the customer and internal team members across multiple areas.

Assist with the implementation of security procedures, and verify information system security requirements, including coordinating the execution, review, and disposition of STIG checklists for systems, applications, developed code and other components.

Review ACAS and container scans for each system and work with vendor and technical leads to bring findings into remediation; Document detailed Plans of Actions and Milestones (POAMs) for all open findings.

Supporting risk assessment, risk management, security control assessment, continuous monitoring, service design, and other IA program support functions.

Employing SE approach for systems planning design, execution, and sustainment.

Basic Qualifications:

Requires a US Citizenship.

Hold and active security certification that meets DOD 8570 IAT level II or higher, such as Security+ upon start.

Bachelors Degree with 4-8 years of relevant experience or masters with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of work experience in lieu of degree is acceptable.

Experience in architecture, design, develop, and delivery of data driven operations capabilities, within a DoD environment.

Systems engineering experience.

Writing software systems engineering documents

Development software interface documents (IDDs/ICDs)

Experience working with a highly technical team and in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Experience with JIRA, Xray, Confluence and Git repo.

Candidate to be able to work with strict deadlines with the ability to multi-task and self-assign work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to work well/collaborate with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience.

NIST RMF Assessment and Authorization (A&A) experience.

Experience with operating IT security tools, such as ACAS, HBSS, DISA STIGs

Prior experience working Cybersecurity in accordance with US Government (USG), Department of Defense (DOD)

Experience with the ServiceNow application.

Preferred Qualifications

ServiceNow Platforms modules: Discovery, Event Management, Scripting, Service Mapping, Business Rules, Script Includes, Custom applications, Orchestration, Workflows, Service Catalog.

Strong knowledge of server & network infrastructure and the related configuration items used by ServiceNow platform.

Experience or familiarity with Agile development and testing methodology.

Experience with DISA and DoD Networks.

Experience with cloud-based AWS services.

Experience with cloud-based - specifically AWS - enterprise implementations.

Experience with DevOps/DevSecOps, Configuration as Code, Infrastructure as Code, and CI/CD implementation.

Understanding of network routing devices and network device configurations

Understanding of ITIL foundation or ITIL certified

AWS cloud certifications

Skills

Systems engineering

Top Skills Details

Systems engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Must hold an active Secret clearance and Sec+ certification. A plus is for any candidates that have a current CISSP or other IAM Level II Certification. This position will require frequent on-site work though there is flexibility with hybrid work.

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Fort Meade, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $80.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Fort Meade, MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Fort Meade,MD.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.