Security Engineer – Container Security

Xcelerate Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions in Seaside, CA is seeking a Security Engineer — Container Security to support DHRA and related DoD container-security efforts. The role requires analyzing containerized environments, risk assessment, and hardening practices to protect information systems.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience, be a U.S. citizen, and be eligible for an Active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant security experience.
• U.S. Citizen required.
• Secret clearance required for classified duties.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mature the DHRA Container Security program in accordance with DoD container-security requirements.
• Assess containerized environments, images, repositories, and associated security implementations for compliance.
• Coordinate with system owners and technical teams on container-security implementation concerns and remediation activities.
• Track implementation and compliance status and escalated concerns to Government leadership.
• Develop and maintain required program guidance, reporting, and compliance artifacts.
• Apply security-engineering expertise in requirements definition, risk assessment, systems analysis, hardening, vulnerability testing, scanning, and technical work-product review to container-security implementation.

Skills

Security engineering

Container security

Risk assessment

Vulnerability testing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

Security Engineer — Container Security

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Security Engineer — Container Security to support CyberPRIMES cybersecurity, privacy, records and information management, and related enterprise support for DHRA, including DMDC and OUSD(P&R). Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.

Clearance: Active SecretLocation:Seaside, CA

Responsibilities

• Manage and mature the DHRA Container Security program in accordance with DoD container-security requirements.


• Assess containerized environments, images, repositories, and associated security implementations for compliance.


• Coordinate with system owners and technical teams on container-security implementation concerns and remediation activities.


• Track implementation and compliance status and escalated concerns to Government leadership.


• Develop and maintain required program guidance, reporting, and compliance artifacts.


• Apply security-engineering expertise in requirements definition, risk assessment, systems analysis, hardening, vulnerability testing, scanning, and technical work-product review to container-security implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience.


• Must be U.S. Citizen


• A Secret clearance is required when the assigned duties require classified information or SIPRNet access.

Compensation Range:

• The anticipated salary range the Employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is $94,000 to $127,000 annually.
  About Xcelerate Solutions:
  Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!
  Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant’s or an employee’s disability.

Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.