Remote Information Assurance Engineer

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

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.