Secret Systems Engineer

Insight Global; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in San Diego, CA seeks a Secret-Cleared software engineer to support an onsite team focused on Windows and Linux environments, security patches, and configuration management.

The role emphasizes cybersecurity compliance, DISA STIGs, vulnerability remediation, and C&A documentation, with hands-on work in CANES shipboard systems.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Experience administering and supporting Windows and/or Linux systems.
• Experience with DISA STIGs, patch management, vulnerability remediation, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience with software version control and issue tracking tools.
• Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
• Experience developing and maintaining scripts in Powershell, Bash and/or Python for system administration and patch deployment.
• Experience supporting software testing, validation, and documentation efforts.
• Ability to support configuration management, software change control, and troubleshooting activities.

Skills

Secret Clearance

System Administration

Cybersecurity requirements

Scripting languages

DISA STIGs experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Version control tools

Issue tracking tools

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Secret Cleared software engineer to support a fully onsite team in San Diego, CA with the maintenance, security, and configuration of Windows and Linux environments. This individual will be responsible for maintaining and upgrading system software and firmware, developing automation scripts for patch deployments, supporting software testing and validation efforts, and managing software version control and configuration management processes. The role will also focus heavily on cybersecurity compliance, including implementing security patches, performing vulnerability remediation, supporting DISA STIG compliance, conducting system hardening activities, and assisting with C&A documentation and risk assessments. The ideal candidate will have experience working on tactical shipboard systems and working hands on in a CANES environment.

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Skills and Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience and a Bachelors degree in engineering or a related field
• Active Secret Clearance
• Experience administering and supporting Windows and/or Linux systems
• Experience with DISA STIGs, patch management, vulnerability remediation, and DoD cybersecurity requirements
• Experience with software version control and issue tracking tools
• Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
• Experience developing and maintaining scripts in Powershell, Bash and/or Python for system administration and patch deployment
• Experience supporting software testing, validation, and documentation efforts
• Ability to support configuration management, software change control, and troubleshooting activities