System Software Engineer

Insight Global; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in San Diego, CA is seeking a Secret Cleared software engineer to support an onsite team responsible for maintaining and upgrading Windows and Linux environments, developing automation scripts for patch deployment, and ensuring cybersecurity compliance.

The role emphasizes DISA STIG implementation, vulnerability remediation, and configuration management within CANES shipboard systems; the candidate should have 5–7 years of related experience, a bachelor’s in engineering, and

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in engineering or related field.
• Experience administering Windows and/or Linux systems.
• Experience with DISA STIGs and patch management.
• Experience with vulnerability remediation and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience with software version control and issue tracking tools.
• Security+ CE or DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
• Experience scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python) for sysadmin tasks.
• Experience supporting software testing, validation, and documentation.
• Experience with configuration management and change control.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upgrade Windows and Linux environments onsite in San Diego, CA.
• Develop automation scripts for patch deployments and system administration.
• Support software testing, validation, and documentation efforts.
• Assist with DISA STIG compliance, vulnerability remediation, and risk assessments.

Skills

Windows administration

Linux administration

Scripting

DISA STIGs

Patch management

Vulnerability remediation

DoD cybersecurity requirements

Security+ CE or DoD 8570 IAT II

Version control

Issue tracking tools

Powershell

Bash

Python

Software testing

Documentation

Configuration management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Version control tools

Issue tracking tools

Job description

Job Description

• 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

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.