Cyber Engineer - Secret Clearance

Post Date

Mar 12, 2026

Location

Huntsville,
Alabama

ZIP/Postal Code

35808
US
May 24, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Security Engineering

Req #

HSV-0e574c96-407f-4bd6-8fd3-fbab69946279

Pay Rate

$50 - $62 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

An employer is looking for a Cyber Engineer in the Huntsville, AL area. Primary Responsibilities: Work within the Cybersecurity Engineering team to provide technical decisions and guidance to Systems Engineers, Systems Integrators, and Software Engineers to enable high quality product deliveries that meet mission requirements. Conduct technical evaluation of systems and software requirements. Work with functional teams to implement, maintain, and monitor technical security controls, to include: STIGs, SRGs, and/or other industry security hardening guidance. Validate technical security controls are in place for operating systems, applications, network appliances, and recommend enhancements. Analyze, track, and document disposition of static code analysis scan results. Perform and analyze results of Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scans to identify weaknesses and develop operational plans to remediate or mitigate weaknesses as they are discovered. Assist in updating system artifacts to support RMF; i.e. system diagrams (logical and physical) Hardware/Software/Firmware Inventory, Interface & Ports, Protocols and Services listing, etc. Maintain a working knowledge of information system (IS) functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures. Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology and security threats. Work with multiple contractors and team partners to continuously deliver value to our customers. Candidate will review, verify and validate system specifications and other design-related documentation

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

Active Secret Clearance
2-8 years in a Cyber focused role
RHEL and Windows OS experience
Experience with Cybersecurity assessment tools (ACAS, Nessus, SCC, STIG Viewer)
Understanding of physical and virtual networks
Strong knowledge with Python/PowerShell/Bash Scripting
Security+ CE, CySA+, or higher DoD 8140 Certification

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience in Linux System Administration
Familiarity with STIG/SCAP
Familiarity with IAVMs
Experience managing Cisco switches
Familiarly with static code analysis/dynamic analysis (Tools: Parasoft, Coverity, Fortify)
Familiarity with C/C++/CS

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st 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.