Senior Security Engineer with Security Clearance

Command Post Technologies, Inc; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Leadership training

401k with company match

ESOP

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible hours

Work/Life balance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Command Post Technologies, Inc. is seeking a security-focused professional to manage vulnerability programs, architect secure systems, and ensure compliance with DoD directives. The role requires a DoD RMF mindset, scripting, and experience with security tooling across Linux and Windows environments.

You will work with SIEM/EDR, IAM, VPN, and firewall solutions, while staying current on threats and regulatory standards. A U.S.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and an active security clearance are required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, CS, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with Linux and Windows server environments and security tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead vulnerability management across endpoints, networks, and apps.
• Run, review, and manage vulnerability scans and STIGs.
• Design and implement security controls and automate patching procedures.

Skills

US citizenship

Active security clearance

Linux/Windows expertise

Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Network protocols knowledge

CI/CD understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Chef

Puppet

ACAS

Tenable Nessus

Tenable Security Center

Job description

Responsibilities: * Vulnerability Management:

• Implement patching procedures for multiple Operating Systems (Linux, Windows, VMware, Cisco) 2. Run and review vulnerability scans and STIGs 3. Prioritize vulnerability remediation efforts across endpoints, networks, and applications 4. Automate patching process for multiple Operating Systems (Linux/Windows) 5. Responsible for securing and hardening hardware and software systems. * Governance, Risk & Compliance:
• Support tracking, resolution, and milestones for the program's Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) items 2. Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards 3. Ensure compliance with relevant standards, directives, and regulations 4. Conduct risk assessments and support audit activities 5. Remain abreast of emerging technologies, cyber threats, and security tools * Security Architecture & Engineering
• Design, implement, and manage security solutions (e.g., SIEM, EDR, firewalls, IDS/IPS, IAM, VPN) 2. Evaluate and integrate new security technologies and tools * Advise ISSO and ISSM on issues related to securing and monitoring classified DoD networks
• Creation and maintenance of data flow and system boundary diagrams
• Agile/Scrum process Requirements * Must be a U.S. citizen and have an active security clearance
• Bachelor’s (BS) degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong understanding of network protocols, security architecture, and security practices
• Experience with Linux-based and Windows-based systems
• Proficient in scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash)
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Chef, Puppet)
• Understanding of CI/CD
• In-depth knowledge of modern threat landscapes, vulnerabilities, mitigation techniques, and security tools and processes
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, SOC 2 and/or ISO 27001
• Ability to write clear and concise cybersecurity guidance, procedures, and documentation
• Security+ Certified Preferred Skills and Experience: * DoD RMF security practices and regulations
• Virtualization (preferably VMware)
• Familiarity with open-source security tools
• Familiarity with ACAS, Tenable Security Center, and Tenable Nessus About us: We are Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT). CPT is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), providing engineering services in the areas of Cyber Security, Software Development, Test & Evaluation, and Strategic Planning. CPT employees appreciate working in a caring environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. As individuals, we come together as a team, supporting a culture rooted in our core principles of integrity, determination, and innovation. In all of CPT’s collaboration efforts, our team prioritizes communication, accountability, and being resourceful in order to maximize efficiency and results. What’s In It for You * Great health benefits (for more info contact us directly)
• Leadership training
• 401k with generous company matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible hours
• Work/Life balance
• Rewards and recognition
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
  

Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2008 and headquartered in Suffolk, VA, with personnel in various states including Virginia, Maryland, Florida, and Texas. With 2/3 of our staff being former military, CPT firmly believes in employing veterans. Command Post Technologies, Inc. is a unique provider of innovative solutions that enhance our corporate clients’ productivity and empower our government clients with the ability to protect against all enemies: foreign and domestic. CPT adapts its successful military experiential approach to the needs of leaders in a global business environment and provides an elite leadership curriculum that results in a world‑class, leadership‑altering event. Command Post Technologies Inc. (CPT) is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff…