Security Engineer – U.S. Government Programs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +5 more states.

📋 Description

• Collaborate as a member of a team of Information Security experts to support the enterprise.

• Perform proactive technical security evaluations in response to alerts, research, and advisories.

• Investigate threats, analyze indicators of compromise, and offer guidance on implications in the event of security incidents.

• Design and implement security measures that align with NIST controls, FISMA boundary management, and Defense Industrial Base security frameworks.

• Monitor and address security incidents, ensuring swift containment and remediation.

• Work together with cross-functional teams to ensure enterprise policies and standards comply with U.S. federal cybersecurity regulations.

• Create and maintain security documentation required for ATO approval, including SSPs, POA&Ms, and audit reports.

• Assist with accreditation and authorization processes under RMF and DIACAP.

• Keep abreast of emerging threats, technologies, and regulatory updates.

• Provide support for projects affecting U.S. federal, state, local, or municipal governments, the U.S. military, and intelligence services.

• Travel as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.

• Must reside within the United States.

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent U.S. Government work experience.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience working with or within the U.S. Government or U.S. Military in a cybersecurity role.

• Active certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCA, CCP, or other risk-focused credentials are preferred.

• Experience and understanding of NIST 800-53/171, RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP, and CMMC.

• Proficiency with SIEM tools, endpoint protection platforms, and vulnerability management systems.

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as CMMC, PCI-DSS, ISO2700, HIPAA, etc.

• Understanding of cloud security, including AWS, Azure, GovCloud, and FedRAMP.

• Experience in a system administration role providing support for multiple platforms and applications.

• Basic knowledge of IT project management.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.

• Security+, CEH, or various SANS certifications are a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, which may include medical, vision, and dental coverage.

• Employment Assistance Programs.

• Health and personal time off (HPT).

• Leave programs as applicable.

• Competitive 401(K) plans.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Supplemental medical insurance.

• Critical care insurance.

• Pet insurance options.

• FSA plans.

• Discounts with various retailers.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Support for training and certification.

• Flexible remote work options.

• Competitive salary packages.

• A culture of inclusion and diversity.

• Support for active-duty service members, veterans, and military families.