Security System Engineer-Department of Defense

The Building People; United States; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

A facilities services provider is seeking a Security System Engineer to design and implement cybersecurity solutions for the Department of Defense. This full-time role requires experience with the DoD Risk Management Framework and strong communication skills. The position demands an engineering or related degree and involves traveling to project sites. Eligible candidates will enjoy competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, and life insurance, along with opportunities for advancement within this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and integrating IA solutions for facility-related control systems.
• Must meet IAM Level 1 or 2 and IAT Level 1 or 2 requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and integrate cybersecurity solutions for technology environments.
• Support RMF activities and validate configurations and segmentation.
• Execute vulnerability management tasks and support testing and accreditation.

Skills

Designing and integrating IA solutions

Hands-on support with DoD Risk Management Framework

Knowledge of DISA STIGs and SRGs

Vulnerability scanning and remediation

Network security fundamentals

Familiarity with IC protocols

Contributing to RMF artifacts

Strong communication skills

Ability to travel to job sites

Meeting DoDD 8570.01 and DoD 8570-M requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or cybersecurity

Job description

Security System Engineer-Department of Defense

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Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Security System Engineer - Department of Defense. The Security System Engineer designs, implements, and integrates cybersecurity solutions for facility and operational technology environments, including computing environments, network environments, and enclave components supporting Industrial Control Systems such as UMCS, ESS, FAS, SCADA, and metering. The SSE supports RMF activities, assists with secure configurations and segmentation, validates ports, protocols, and services, executes vulnerability management tasks, and supports testing and accreditation. This role supports a Department of Defense mission and collaborates with senior cybersecurity engineers, project managers, and field teams to deliver secure, reliable systems.

Required Experience & Skills

• Experience designing and integrating IA solutions for CE, NE, and enclave environments that support facility-related control systems.
• Hands‑on support executing the DoD Risk Management Framework to achieve IATT, IATO, or ATO for FRCS or similar systems.
• Working knowledge of DISA STIGs and SRGs, secure baseline configuration, system hardening, PPS allowlisting, logging, and auditing.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning and remediation workflows using tools such as ACAS and SCAP, and coordination with endpoint security tools.
• Network security fundamentals for ICs, including segmentation, firewall rule development, and managed remote access.
• Familiarity with IC protocols and security considerations, such as BACnet and Modbus.
• Ability to contribute to RMF artifacts and package content including SSP, POA&M, SAR inputs, diagrams, and inventories.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder coordination and documentation.
• Ability to travel to active project sites, including secure facilities.
• Must meet DoDD 8570.01 and DoD 8570‑M requirements for IAM Level 1 or 2 and IAT Level 1 or 2, or IASAE Level 1 or 2.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CEH, GICSP, GRID, or ISA/IEC 62443 credentials.
• Experience securing ESS and FAS platforms and their interfaces to other control systems.
• Experience integrating OT event data with enterprise monitoring or SIEM tools.
• Prior work on federal task order contracts for facility modernization or IC programs.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Education

• Advanced degree in a related field or additional graduate certificate work in cybersecurity engineering.

Clearance

• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Travel

• Minimum 25% to job sites CONUS and OCONUS as required by task orders.
• Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
• Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

Additional Information

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&DD
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Facilities Services