Systems Security Engineer - Cybersecurity Focus at Govcio LLC Alexandria, VA

Govcio LLC; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, DoD security expertise, and hands-on work with AD, Entrust, and PKI systems in a government context.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline with 5-8 years of relevant experience or equivalent expertise.
• Must be eligible for an active Secret security clearance.
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE).
• Familiarity with Registration Authority (RA) and/or Trusted Agent responsibilities within a DoD context.
• Basic knowledge of digital certificates, CSR formats, and trust pathways.
• Understanding of security and compliance frameworks related to PKI (e.g., NIST, DoD RMF).
• Strong analytical skills for identity and certificate management challenges.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities for stakeholder engagement and training.

Responsibilities

• Follow the guidelines set in the Certificate Practice Statement and enforce Coast Guard protocols.
• Verify the identity of requesters and their access privileges for certificate issuance.
• Handle enrollment requests for privileged accounts and server TLS certificates.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving certificate-related problems, including revoking compromised certificates.
• Offer direction and training to Coast Guard Trusted Agents regarding certificate protocols.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with DoD and Coast Guard security regulations.
• Guarantee precise record‑keeping for all certificate requests and approvals.

Skills

Active Directory

PKI

Certificate management

DoD RMF

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / CS / Cybersecurity

Tools

Entrust

AD CS

Job description

Salary

$105,000 - 126,000 per year

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline with 5-8 years of relevant experience or equivalent expertise.
• Must be eligible for an active Secret security clearance.
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE).
• Familiarity with Registration Authority (RA) and/or Trusted Agent responsibilities within a DoD context.
• Basic knowledge of digital certificates, CSR formats, and trust pathways.
• Understanding of security and compliance frameworks related to PKI (e.g., NIST, DoD RMF).
• Strong analytical skills for identity and certificate management challenges.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities for stakeholder engagement and training.
• U.S. Coast Guard experience is highly desirable.
• Advanced PKI or ICAM certifications (e.g., Certified Identity and Access Manager) are a plus.
• Experience with enterprise identity solutions and risk assessment techniques is advantageous.
• Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services, Entrust, or comparable PKI systems.

Responsibilities

• Follow the guidelines set in the Certificate Practice Statement and enforce Coast Guard protocols.
• Verify the identity of requesters and their access privileges for certificate issuance.
• Handle enrollment requests for privileged accounts and server TLS certificates.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving certificate-related problems, including revoking compromised certificates.
• Offer direction and training to Coast Guard Trusted Agents regarding certificate protocols.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with DoD and Coast Guard security regulations.
• Guarantee precise record‑keeping for all certificate requests and approvals.

Technologies

• Active Directory
• Security
• Support
• XML