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

Enlighten, an HII - Mission Technologies Company; Fort Belvoir (VA); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in big data solutions seeks a Security Engineer/Architect to design and implement secure systems. This hybrid role requires a current TS/SCI clearance and offers competitive salary and benefits, including 100% paid healthcare.

Benefits

100% paid employee premium for healthcare

10% 401k benefit

Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays

Education/training allowances

Qualifications

• 9+ years as an ISSE or security-focused engineer with a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience with DoD accreditation processes (DIACAP, RMF).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Systems Engineering

Risk Management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Vulnerability Management Systems

Automated Security Scanning Tools

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.

We recognize that the most effective environment for your projects doesn't always look the same. Our hybrid work approach ensures that you can make lasting relationships with your team and collaborate in–person to get the job done–while having the flexibility to work from home when needed to achieve focused results.

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:

• 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision, and dental plans.
• 10% 401k benefit.
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays.
• 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 considers factors such as the role's function, internal equity, and a candidate's education, experience, certifications, and key skills. Additional non–recurrent compensation may be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description

Enlighten is seeking a Security Engineer/Architect responsible for systems design and implementation across multiple enclaves with differing data protection/classification requirements. The candidate should understand distributed architectures and cloud-based systems for big data applications. This hybrid role is based at our customer site in Ft. Belvoir, VA.

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. Create, review, and edit authorization documentation in accordance with federal and DoD policy.
2. Understand and implement DoD RMF system accreditation processes.
3. Assess use case and operational risk of open source and GOTS/COTS software components.
4. Utilize vulnerability management systems, automated security scanning tools, and accreditation record systems.
5. Facilitate information exchange, collaborate with diverse audiences, and follow established processes or establish new ones.
6. Provide security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management support.
7. Recommend system-level solutions to meet security requirements and guide development teams.
8. Support enforcement of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
9. Design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments following IA policies.
10. Collaborate effectively with team members and other stakeholders.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI with CI Poly; U.S. Citizenship required.
• Experience: 9+ years as an ISSE or security-focused engineer with large programs and a Bachelor’s degree, or 7+ years with a Master’s degree, or 13+ years with a High School diploma.
• Experience with DoD accreditation processes (DIACAP, RMF).
• Deep understanding of systems engineering and software/system applications.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level II (e.g., Security+).
• Experience with DISA STIGs, SRGs, vulnerability management, and automated security scans.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Willingness to work on-site 2–3 days/week at Ft. Belvoir, VA, with flexibility for schedule changes.

Preferred Requirements

• CISSP–ISSEP certification highly desired.

Additional benefits and perks are available on our website.