System Engineer (Secret Clearence Required)

Insight Global; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Secret Cleared software engineer to support an onsite team in San Diego, CA. Responsibilities include maintaining and upgrading Windows and Linux environments, and developing automation scripts for patch deployments.

The role emphasizes cybersecurity, including applying patches, vulnerability remediation, DISA STIG compliance, and system hardening, with involvement in C&A documentation and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience administering Windows and/or Linux systems.
• Experience with DISA STIGs and patch management.
• Security+ CE or DoD 8570 IAT Level II.
• Scripting in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Experience with software testing, validation and documentation.
• Experience with version control and issue tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upgrade system software and firmware on Windows and Linux environments.
• Develop automation scripts for patch deployments and configuration tasks.
• Support software testing, validation, and documentation efforts.
• Manage software version control and configuration management processes.
• Support cybersecurity compliance, including patching and vulnerability remediation.
• Assist with DISA STIG compliance, system hardening, and C&A documentation.

Skills

Windows systems

Linux systems

DISA STIGs

Patch management

Vulnerability remediation

DoD cybersecurity

Version control

Issue tracking tools

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Security+ CE

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Secret Cleared software engineer to support a fully onsite team in San Diego, CA with the maintenance, security, and configuration of Windows and Linux environments. This individual will be responsible for maintaining and upgrading system software and firmware, developing automation scripts for patch deployments, supporting software testing and validation efforts, and managing software version control and configuration management processes. The role will also focus heavily on cybersecurity compliance, including implementing security patches, performing vulnerability remediation, supporting DISA STIG compliance, conducting system hardening activities, and assisting with C&A documentation and risk assessments. The ideal candidate will have experience working on tactical shipboard systems and working hands on in a CANES environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 5-7 years of experience and a Bachelors degree in engineering or a related field
• Experience administering and supporting Windows and/or Linux systems -
• Experience with DISA STIGs, patch management, vulnerability remediation, and DoD cybersecurity requirements
• Experience with software version control and issue tracking tools
• Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
• Experience developing and maintaining scripts in Powershell, Bash and/or Python for system administration and patch deployment
• Experience supporting software testing, validation, and documentation efforts
• Ability to support configuration management, software change control, and troubleshooting activities