Cyber Systems Engineer - Secret Clearance

Post Date

Sep 18, 2023

Location

Huntsville,
Alabama

ZIP/Postal Code

35808
US
Oct 01, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Security Engineering

Req #

HSV-651115

Pay Rate

$57 - $86 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

An employer is looking for a Cyber Systems Engineer in Huntsville, AL area. In this role, the candidate will perform Systems Engineering functions with an emphasis in program protection and security (PP&S) and Cyber risk management framework (RMF) analysis, plan development, and implementation. The individual fulfilling this role will work closely with the Program's PP&S / Cyber team to ensure specific considerations are detailed planned and executed in accordance with (IAW) the requirements and timeline. The candidate will be tasked to support the cyber working group and responsible for ensuring program inputs and outputs are captured, communicated, implemented, and completed within standard and on schedule. The candidate will work directly with SW development teams to ensure proper implementation and verification of Application

Security and Development (ASD) STIGs and General-Purpose Operating System (GPOS) STIGs. Responsibilities include supporting accreditation activities, vulnerability assessments and RMF alignment analysis.

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in STEM with 2 years of experience; 1 years with Masters; 0 years with PhD

Active Secret Clearance

Experience working in an Agile environment.

Working experience with Linux, preferably Red Hat

Experience with or a working understanding of Static/Dynamic Code Analysis

Working experience with System Auditing (Linux)

Understanding of Automation and Containers

SIEM, IDS and IPS Understanding

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, a Security+ CE, and 2 years direct experience with Risk Management Framework

Current CISSP or equivalent

Experience reviewing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and/or utilizing the DISA

STIG Viewer/Explorer.

Knowledge of system audits, vulnerability scanning, and RMF package development

Experience with User-based analytics

Exposure to Jira/Confluence

Red Hat Linux (RHEL)

Kubernetes familiarity

Understanding of and ability to read code in C++, Python or Java

Familiarity with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (EMASS)

Familiarity with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)

Familiarity with Coverity - Code Analysis tool

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.