Senior Network Security Engineer: RMF & Multi‑Domain

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount 75%

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Network Security Engineer to join the JMIE Division within the Information Advantage Office. The role focuses on building and maintaining secure network infrastructures across multi‑domain and cloud environments, with emphasis on RMF documentation and accreditation efforts.

Candidates should have a strong security engineering background, experience with RMF/DoD policies, and readiness to work onsite in San

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• Active TS/SCI clearance (or eligibility to obtain).
• Experience developing RMF documentation and guiding systems through accreditation across multiple environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network security architectures across multi‑domain and cloud‑connected environments.
• Define and enforce cybersecurity and network administration processes to protect data flows across networks.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, systems, and cloud teams using Agile methods for secure design and deployment.

Skills

RMF documentation

Network security design

Vulnerability management

Compliance evaluation

Security engineering

Windows/Linux

DoD policies

Cloud environments

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

eMASS

ACAS/Nessus

STIG

Job description

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Network Security Engineer to join the JMIE Division within the Information Advantage Office. The role focuses on building and maintaining secure network infrastructures across multi‑domain and cloud environments, with emphasis on RMF documentation and accreditation efforts.

Candidates should have a strong security engineering background, experience with RMF/DoD policies, and readiness to work onsite in San