Expert Security Engineer

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Base: $185,000 - $200,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
Risk management framework (rmf) implementation
Nist sp 800-53 rev. 4 compliance
System security plan (ssp) creation
This role serves as the critical bridge between high-level security policies and their technical implementation across multiple applications

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the critical bridge between high-level security policies and their technical implementation across multiple applications.
  • The position requires managing the full Assessment & Authorization lifecycle while ensuring compliance with NIST SP 800-53 and enterprise standards.
  • Candidates must hold a Top Secret/Secret clearance with Polygraph and possess extensive experience in federal security frameworks.

Matching Summary

This role serves as the critical bridge between high-level security policies and their technical implementation across multiple applications.

Salary

Base: $185,000 - $200,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k), educational reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation
  • NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4 compliance
  • System Security Plan (SSP) creation
  • STIG enforcement and mitigation
  • Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) management
  • IAVA testing and patch baseline acceptance

Nice-to-have

  • Disaster recovery planning and exercises
  • Cloud security architecture experience
  • ServiceNow integration knowledge
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Enterprise security best practices

Key Requirements

  • TS/SCI w/Poly security clearance required
  • Bachelor's degree plus 10 years experience or equivalent
  • CISSP, CompTIA CASP, or IAT II certification preferred
  • Minimum 10-14 years of related field experience
  • US Citizenship required for federal contractor role

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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