Secure Systems Architect & Risk Engineer

Vets Hired; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vets Hired is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure information system architectures in a Tampa, FL environment. The role emphasizes risk assessment, security engineering, compliance, vulnerability management, documentation, and audits to ensure regulatory adherence.

Responsibilities include SDLC security integration, collaboration with IT teams, and leadership in remediation for audits and IAVM findings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of cybersecurity or information assurance experience.
• Strong knowledge of RMF, NIST 800-53, and security engineering principles.
• Experience with security tools such as ACAS, Nessus, SCC, and Splunk.
• Knowledge of system hardening, encryption, access control, and network security.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, communication, and presentation skills.
• Understanding of DoD security standards and compliance requirements.
• Relevant cybersecurity certification (CISSP, CASP+, CEH, Security+, or equivalent).
• Active Secret Security Clearance with Top Secret/SCI eligibility.
• Master's degree, Kubernetes experience, or customer-facing consulting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure architectures for information systems.
• Ensure security designs align with organizational goals and industry standards.
• Conduct security risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Integrate security controls throughout the SDLC.
• Collaborate with developers, network engineers, and sysadmins to maintain secure configurations.
• Implement and manage security technologies such as encryption, firewalls, and access controls.
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, and FISMA.
• Prepare documentation for security certifications, audits, SOPs, POA&Ms, and configuration management.
• Lead remediation efforts for security audits, vulnerability assessments, and IAVM findings.
• Support cybersecurity compliance assessments (e.g., CMMC, DCSA).
• Monitor systems for compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate security risks, compliance status, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

RMF

NIST 800-53

Security engineering

Risk assessment

Vulnerability management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

SCC

Splunk

Kubernetes (preferred)

Job description

Vets Hired is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure information system architectures in a Tampa, FL environment. The role emphasizes risk assessment, security engineering, compliance, vulnerability management, documentation, and audits to ensure regulatory adherence.

Responsibilities include SDLC security integration, collaboration with IT teams, and leadership in remediation for audits and IAVM findings.