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Systems Engineer Security Clearance

Job in Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia, 20171, USA
Listing for: NeoMax
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, Cloud Computing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Systems Engineer with Security Clearance
We are actively seeking a Systems Engineer with a minimum of sixteen (16) years of experience. Required Skills Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
Familiarity with system hardening, patch management, and configuration management tools
Experience supporting RMF or other accreditation frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST 800-53B, A&A, etc.)
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Power Shell, Python, or Bash
Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Rapid
7), SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk), and endpoint protection

Experience with patching and routine platform reboots across the hosting environment
Ability to work in a high profile fast-paced environment
Ability to test and deploy custom infrastructure as code using various Dev Ops tools such as:
Jenkins, Git Hub Ansible, Power Shell
Strong oral and written communication skills
Provide operations and maintenance support to the hosting platform solutions
Conduct root cause analysis of noted system performance an operational issue
Monitor the performance systems to analyze the metrics produced to identify areas of improvements and report potential anomalies
Emergency after hours engineering support as needed
Communicate to both technical and non-technical audiences
Desired Skills (Optional)

Certifications:

CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH, GSEC, or Cloud Security certifications (e.g., AWS Security, Azure Security Engineer)
Experience working in air-gapped environments or with classified systems

Experience with Agile methodologies and working in sprint-based development cycles
Familiarity with security in CI/CD pipelines and container security (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of zero trust architecture and identity/access management strategiesT
Security Tools:
Splunk, Rapid 7
Operating Systems:
Windows Server, RHEL/CentOS, Ubuntu
Compliance Tools:
Rapid 7, Greenlight, Illuminate
Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
Automation/Scripting:
Power Shell, Python, Bash, Ansible
Dev Sec Ops :
Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication and documentation abilities
Self-starter with ability to manage multiple tasks
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