ClearanceJobs
Cyber Security Engineer TS/SCI CI Poly Required
ClearanceJobs, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Security Engineer
Responsibilities to Anticipate: Review and adjudicate findings from Tenable/Nessus vulnerability scans. Assess system vulnerabilities and verify compliance with applicable STIGs, SRGs, and other security guidelines. Perform Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) work-off. Support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities. Assist with Software Assurance evaluations. Provide cybersecurity engineering expertise during system development. Deploy and maintain security patches in alignment with vulnerability management and compliance policies. Administer and secure systems operating on Linux OS platforms. Basic Qualifications: Advanced degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of engineering experience. Experience with Tenable Security Center and Nessus for vulnerability assessments. Demonstrated experience maintaining and deploying security patches. Hands-on experience with Linux operating systems and command-line tools. Working knowledge of NIST RMF, including SP 800-37, 800-53, and 800-171. Active and transferable Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph (required Day 1). U.S. Citizenship (required). DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II compliant certification (e.g., Security+ or equivalent). Preferred Qualifications: Strong understanding of DoD RMF certification & accreditation processes. Experience using STIG Viewer and performing manual security checks. IAT Level III certification (e.g., CISSP or equivalent). Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
Responsibilities to Anticipate: Review and adjudicate findings from Tenable/Nessus vulnerability scans. Assess system vulnerabilities and verify compliance with applicable STIGs, SRGs, and other security guidelines. Perform Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) work-off. Support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities. Assist with Software Assurance evaluations. Provide cybersecurity engineering expertise during system development. Deploy and maintain security patches in alignment with vulnerability management and compliance policies. Administer and secure systems operating on Linux OS platforms. Basic Qualifications: Advanced degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of engineering experience. Experience with Tenable Security Center and Nessus for vulnerability assessments. Demonstrated experience maintaining and deploying security patches. Hands-on experience with Linux operating systems and command-line tools. Working knowledge of NIST RMF, including SP 800-37, 800-53, and 800-171. Active and transferable Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph (required Day 1). U.S. Citizenship (required). DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II compliant certification (e.g., Security+ or equivalent). Preferred Qualifications: Strong understanding of DoD RMF certification & accreditation processes. Experience using STIG Viewer and performing manual security checks. IAT Level III certification (e.g., CISSP or equivalent). Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.