Security Engineer/Architect (Hybrid) - 21782 with Security Clearance

HII Mission Technologies; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Security Engineer/Architect to join their innovative team. This role involves creating and reviewing critical security documentation, implementing risk management frameworks, and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance security measures. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in systems engineering, a current security clearance, and a deep understanding of security protocols. This hybrid position offers flexibility and the opportunity to work directly on-site with clients, ensuring the highest standards of security for complex systems. Join a company that values its employees and fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

100% paid healthcare premium

10% 401k benefit

Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays

Education/training allowances

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in security-focused engineering with relevant education.
• Current TS/SCI security clearance with CI Poly required.

Responsibilities

• Create and review authorization documentation per federal and DoD policy.
• Provide security planning, assessment, and risk management support.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Security Clearance

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Vulnerability Management

Collaboration

Information Assurance (IA)

Education

Bachelor's in related field

Master's in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Automated Security Scanning Tools

Vulnerability Management Systems

DISA STIGs and SRGs

Job description

Enlighten, honored as a Top Workplace from USA Today, is a leader in big data solution development and deployment, with expertise in cloud–based services, software and systems engineering, cyber capabilities, and data science. Enlighten provides continued innovation and proactivity in meeting our customers' greatest challenges. Why Enlighten? At Enlighten, our team's unwavering work ethic, top talent and celebration of innovative ideas have helped us thrive. We know that our employees are essential to our company's success, so we seek to take care of you as much as you take care of us. Here are a few highlights of our benefits package:

1. 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans.
2. 10% 401k benefit.
3. Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays.
4. Education/training allowances.

Anticipated Salary Range: $123,257.00 – $190,000.00. The salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, Enlighten takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function, internal equity and a candidate's education or training, work experience, certifications and key skills. Occasionally positions/roles may include additional non–recurrent compensation and will be addressed by the recruiter during the interview process.

Job Description

Enlighten is looking for a Security Engineer/Architect. Candidate will be required to understand and document a systems design and implementation that encompass multiple enclaves, to include those with differing data protection/classification requirements. The candidate should understand distributed architectures and cloud–based systems for big data applications. Role is hybrid work on our customer site in Ft. Belvoir, VA.

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. Will create, review and edit authorization documentation for completeness and accuracy in accordance with federal and DoD policy.
2. Thoroughly understand and be able to implement DoD RMF system accreditation processes.
3. Assess use case and operational risk of integrated open source, and GOTS/COTS software components.
4. Will use vulnerability management systems, automated security scanning tools, and system accreditation record systems.
5. Must be able to grasp new concepts, facilitate information exchanges for data gathering, and collaborate with diverse audiences.
6. Will follow established processes where applicable, and establish and execute defensible processes where none are prescribed.
7. Provide security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management support.
8. Recommend system–level solutions to resolve security requirements and guide the development team in meeting the security posture requirements.
9. Support the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
10. Must apply existing knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.
11. Must be able to interact well with others to complete work.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Security Clearance – A current TS/SCI level U.S. Government clearance with CI Poly is required; U.S. Citizenship required.
2. 9+ years of experience as an ISSE or security–focused software / systems engineer with large multi–tiered programs and Bachelors in related field; OR 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
3. Experience implementing DoD system accreditation processes (DIACAP acceptable and RMF preferred).
4. A deep understanding of systems engineering and an ability to quickly understand the inner workings of various software and system level applications.
5. DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level II (SSCP, Security+, CCNA–Security, or GSEC certification).
6. Experience with DISA STIGs and SRGs, vulnerability management systems, mitigation and compliance processes, and reviewing results from automated security scanning tools.
7. The ability to work independently and as part of a team is needed.
8. Work is hybrid role out of our customer site in Ft. Belvoir, VA. Must be willing to work on–site 2–3 days/week. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.

Preferred Requirements

1. CISSP–ISSEP is highly desired.

We have many more additional great benefits/perks that you can find on our website. Enlighten, an HII Company, is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans and Disabled Employer. U.S. citizenship may be required for certain positions. HII is committed to cultivating an inclusive company culture to promote collaboration and enhance creativity by hiring a diverse workforce.