Systems Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Systems Engineer with Security Clearance
Overview Silver Edge is a premier provider of innovative cyber, software, and intelligence solutions, addressing mission-critical challenges for the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and beyond. We are dedicated to delivering impactful results to meet mission goals through cutting-edge technology and expertise. We are seeking a Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. This individual will play a pivotal role in developing innovative and effective solutions for our DoD customers within the IC sector.

Required Qualifications We are actively seeking Systems Engineer with a minimum of sixteen (16) years' experience.
• 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:o Jenkinso Git Hub Ansible,o 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.
** Government issued clearance and poly are required
** Desired Qualifications
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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
• Toolsets & Platforms:
• 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
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Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Self-starter with ability to manage multiple task About Silver Edge Silver Edge Government Solutions was founded on the belief that nurturing talent and collaborating closely with our customers enables us to think big and deliver the best for our country. Our mission is to bring top technology talent together to solve the world's most challenging problems while protecting the United States and our allies.

Silver Edge Government Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants receive lawful consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.