As an Information Security Engineer, you will:

• Work with a team of driven, supportive, and highly skilled professionals.
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes our
• Be a part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company.

A week in the life of an Information Security Engineer:

• Recommends system enhancements to improve security deficiencies.
• Harden systems based on applicable STIGs/SRGs
• Develops, tests and integrates computer and network security tools.
• Apply technical and cyber security knowledge to resolve IAVMs, STIG findings, potential infrastructure risks, and other cyber security related issues.
• Develop and maintain configuration management policies for operating system baselines in compliance with STIG requirements.
• Designs, develops and implements security requirements within an organization's business processes based on Cyber Team input.
• Provides input for Security Test and Evaluation plans.
• Provides input for RMF artifacts and security controls.
• Analyzes policies and procedures against Federal and DoD guidelines and provides recommendations for closing gaps.
• Develops, tests and integrates computer and network security tools.
• Work with the platform system administrators to translate security requirements to actionable system tasks (Windows, Linux, OpenShift, VMWare, AWS).

• This is a full-time telecommute position with occasional trips to Chantilly, HQ.
• Current DoD Secret security clearance
• A current 8570/8140 IAC Level II Certification (Security + for example)
• Working under only general direction, provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
• Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.
• Bachelor's (or equivalent) with at least 6+ yrs of experience with the job requirements.
• Familiarity with implementing SCAP, ACAS, and SPLUNK reporting
• Working knowledge of STIGs, IAVMs, Special Publications and their application to information systems.
• Working knowledge of RHEL

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs, and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National
• Washington Post Best Workplaces

Veteran Hiring Awards:

• U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $90,000 - 110,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.