Security Engineer Container Security - Secret

VMD Corp; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions in Alexandria, VA seeks a Security Engineer – Container Security to advance the DHRA container-security program and ensure DoD-aligned security across containerized environments.

The role requires an Active Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and 4+ years of professional experience, with strong focus on risk assessment, hardening, and compliance artifacts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum of four years of professional experience.
• Must be U.S. Citizen; Secret clearance required for duties involving classified information or SIPRNet.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mature the DHRA Container Security program in line with DoD container-security requirements.
• Assess containerized environments, images, repositories, and security implementations for compliance.
• Coordinate with system owners and technical teams on container-security implementation concerns.
• Track implementation and compliance status and elevate 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 review to container-security implementation.

Skills

Container security

Security engineering

DoD compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Job description

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Security Engineer – Container Security to support Cyber Primes 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 Secret

Location

Alexandria, VA

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 elevate 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 Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or a related field.
• Minimum of four years of professional experience.
• Must be U.S. Citizen
• A Secret clearance is required when the assigned duties require classified information or SIPRNet access.

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 top DC Metro 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 Solutions provides reasonable accommodation 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.