Operations Security Engineer

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company invites applications for a Security Engineer to strengthen network and infrastructure security across the organization. You will develop security recommendations, assess controls, and contribute to security architecture methodologies, collaborating with identity, applications, data, and infrastructure teams to shape a cohesive security strategy.

The role involves contributing to security frameworks, roadmaps, and ensuring robust security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 10 years of cybersecurity engineering experience.
• 3+ years of work experience in cybersecurity engineering.
• Experience developing and integrating cybersecurity designs for systems and networks.
• Experience documenting security architecture and systems security requirements.
• Experience defining baseline security requirements and CONOPS development.
• Experience documenting protection needs and security controls for information systems and networks.
• Ability to perform security reviews and identify gaps in architecture or controls.
• Experience using vulnerability scanning tools for OS, web apps, and databases.
• Experience translating operational requirements into security controls.
• Experience with Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Windows and Linux administration.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of security frameworks, maturity models, and roadmaps for network and infrastructure security.
• Collaborate with teams to shape a cohesive security strategy and architecture methodologies.
• Develop and integrate cybersecurity designs for systems and networks.
• Document protection needs and security controls for information systems and networks.
• Perform security reviews, identify gaps, and develop risk management plans.

Skills

Security engineering

Network security

Vulnerability assessment

SIEM

Windows

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer/Engineering Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field OR 10 years of work experience in cybersecurity engineering

Job description

Role Description: The Security Engineer will support security initiatives focused on strengthening network and infrastructure security across the organization. This role will help develop security recommendations, assess existing controls, and contribute to security architecture methodologies for networked systems. The engineer will collaborate with technical leads across identity, applications, data, and infrastructure teams to shape a cohesive and modern security strategy.

Key responsibilities include contributing to the development of security frameworks, maturity models, and roadmap planning for network and infrastructure security. The role requires strong knowledge of network security concepts, security control design, and security assessment practices.

LCAT CISE II

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer/Engineering Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field OR 10 years of work experience in cybersecurity engineering.

Experience

• 3+ years of work experience in cybersecurity engineering.
• Experience developing and integrating cybersecurity designs for systems and networks.
• Experience documenting and addressing organizational security architecture and systems security engineering requirements.
• Experience defining baseline security requirements and contributing to system security context and CONOPS development.
• Experience documenting protection needs and security controls for information systems and networks.
• Ability to perform security reviews, identify gaps in architecture or controls, and develop security risk management plans.
• Experience using vulnerability scanning tools for operating systems, web applications, and databases.
• Skill in translating operational requirements into security controls.
• Experience working with Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) platforms.
• Hands on experience with Windows and Linux, including configuration, maintenance, and system management.

Certification

• At least one of the following (or equivalent as approved by the organization): CISSP, CCSP, RHCSA, GIAC
• Eligible for Secret Clearance.

Compensation Ranges

Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract‑specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.

EEO Requirements

It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.

All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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EEO Requirements

It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.

All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, gender identity, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.