Secret Senior Systems Security Engineer

Post Date

Aug 25, 2025

Location

North Charleston,
South Carolina

ZIP/Postal Code

29406
US
Oct 27, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Security Engineering

Req #

CHS-8e6f6d09-530a-4e7d-ad27-001c1846ffe2

Pay Rate

$68 - $85 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Secret cleared Systems Security Engineer to join a federal client of ours out of the Charleston, SC area. The main task at hand is designing, deploying, and securing a next-generation, multi-cloud cybersecurity system. This role is responsible for embedding security into every phase of the engineering lifecycle, ensuring that system architecture, configuration, and operations meet stringent DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST 800-53 control requirements. You will work at the intersection of cloud engineering, cybersecurity architecture, and compliance engineering to ensure that AWS, Azure, hybrid, and on-premise environments are secure, compliant, and operationally resilient.

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Required Skills & Experience

- Active Secret clearance or higher
- 5+ years of experience in systems security engineering or cybersecurity roles
- Deep knowledge of NIST 800-53, RMF process, and related DoD cybersecurity policies (e.g., DoDI 8510.01, CNSSI 1253, DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements).
Hands-on experience implementing security controls in AWS and/or Azure environments.
- Strong understanding of network security architecture, including VPNs, firewalls, or cross-domain solutions.
- Security+ certification or equivalent
- Bachelor's Degree in cybersecurity or related

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.