On-site Junior Security Engineer: RMF & Vulnerability Focus

Jobvite, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions seeks a Junior Security Engineer to support day-to-day security activities across enterprise environments. This on-site role in Bethesda, MD, requires active TS/SCI clearance and involves vulnerability management, RMF/ATO activities, and continuous monitoring.

You will work with senior security personnel and IT teams to strengthen the security posture and compliance across environments. Join an award-winning GovCon team, develop across security domains, and take on increasing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience (additional years may be considered in lieu of degree).
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required OR willingness to obtain polygraph.
• Experience with vulnerability management, vulnerability scanning, and remediation.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day security activities under supervision and escalate risks and blockers as needed.
• Support vulnerability management from identification through closure, including remediation and documentation.
• Perform vulnerability scanning with ACAS/Tenable/Nessus and analyze findings.
• Assist with RMF/ATO activities and ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53 and related directives.
• Review system and configuration changes for security impact and document findings.

Skills

Security Engineering

Vulnerability Management

RMF/ATO

Continuous Monitoring

ACAS/Nessus

Splunk

TCP/IP

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

Splunk

McAfee HBSS

MS Visio

Job description

Xcelerate Solutions seeks a Junior Security Engineer to support day-to-day security activities across enterprise environments. This on-site role in Bethesda, MD, requires active TS/SCI clearance and involves vulnerability management, RMF/ATO activities, and continuous monitoring.

You will work with senior security personnel and IT teams to strengthen the security posture and compliance across environments. Join an award-winning GovCon team, develop across security domains, and take on increasing