Subject Matter Expert III - Information Systems Security Engineer

Sentar; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Plan

Voluntary Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Generous 401(k) match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Sentar in Arlington, VA (also Mechanicsburg, PA) seeks a Subject Matter Expert III - Information Systems Security Engineer to lead security architecture and automation in AWS environments.

The role requires a Secret clearance, 12 years in systems engineering and cybersecurity, and multiple AWS/CISSP certifications; you will translate RMF/NIST into automated code and deliver secure, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 12 years in systems engineering and cybersecurity; 7+ in security automation, cloud engineering, and architecture.
• 5 years as lead technical authority on enterprise projects.
• 5 years translating RMF, NIST, DISA STIGs into automated, operational code.
• Clearance Level: Secret.
• Certifications: AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional; AWS Solutions Architect – Professional; AWS Security – Specialty; or CISSP (ISSEP/ISSAP preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead ISSE role and technical authority for security architecture and automation.
• Design, build, and sustain DSCA's security automation in AWS infrastructure.
• Translate DoW/regulatory requirements into automated, operational code.

Skills

Security automation

Cloud engineering

Systems engineering

Architecture

Policy as Code

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / Engineering

Tools

AWS

CISSP

Job description

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Subject Matter Expert III - Information Systems Security Engineer

Sentar is proud to be an employee-owned company, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and innovation. Sentar is dedicated to developing the critical talent that the connected world demands to create solutions to address the convergence of cybersecurity, intelligence, analytics, and systems engineering. We invite you to join the team where you can build, innovate, and secure your career.

Sentar is seeking a Subject Matter Expert III - Information Systems Security Engineer in Arlington, VA or Mechanicsburg, PA!

This position is contingent upon contract award

Role Description:

The Subject Matter Expert III is key personnel serving as the lead Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE). The role is the lead technical authority for designing, building, and sustaining DSCA's layered security automation architecture in AWS infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, Policy-as-Code compliance validation, and orchestration and for translating DoW regulatory requirements into functional, automated, operational code.

Qualifications:

Clearance Level: Secret

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Certifications: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional; AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional; AWS Certified Security – Specialty; or (ISC)2 CISSP, preferably with an engineering or architecture concentration (ISSEP/ISSAP).

Experience:

• Twelve (12) years of demonstrated experience in systems engineering and cybersecurity, with at least seven (7) of those years focused on security automation, cloud engineering, and architecture.
• Five (5) years of demonstrated experience serving as a lead technical authority on enterprise-level projects, responsible for designing and implementing security solutions, not just assessing them.
• Five (5) years of demonstrated experience translating complex regulatory requirements (RMF, NIST, DISA STIGs) and architectural diagrams into functional, automated, and operational code.

Benefits at Sentar:

Our unique employee ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.

• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Flexible Spending Plan options
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
• Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
• Generous 401(k) match
• Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
• Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty

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