Systems Engineer

BOAB Ventures
Herndon, United States of America
6 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Herndon, United States of America

Tech stack

Xacta
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Systems Engineering
Azure
Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing Security
Cloud Engineering
Cloud Services
RSA (Cryptosystem)
Systems Architecture
Google Cloud Platform
Enterprise Software Applications
Cloud Platform System
Multi-Cloud
Nessus
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Devsecops
Qualys
Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support enterprise-wide cloud security, compliance, and risk management activities across multiple cloud service providers, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

This role is responsible for supporting security assessment, authorization (A&A) activities, continuous monitoring, and change management processes in alignment with federal cybersecurity frameworks and Sponsor security requirements. The position requires strong technical expertise in cloud security architecture, risk analysis, and compliance documentation, as well as the ability to coordinate across technical teams, stakeholders, and external cloud service providers., Support security assessment, compliance, and continuous monitoring across multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) Evaluate cloud systems for vulnerabilities, security gaps, and compliance with federal and industry security standards Perform vulnerability and scan analysis using tools such as Rapid7, Nessus, and Qualys, and recommend remediation actions Support cloud Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) activities, including review of security documentation and control evidence Manage and track security risks, including POA&Ms and remediation timelines Collaborate with cloud providers and internal teams to assess system architecture and security posture Participate in Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) to review cloud designs and security implementations Support security control assessments and system security engineering activities Maintain compliance dashboards, metrics, and reporting on system security posture and risk status Prepare technical reports, risk summaries, and leadership briefings Support coordination of security tasks, milestones, and cross-team initiatives

Requirements

Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or Oracle Cloud) Experience performing security or vulnerability assessments in cloud or enterprise systems Familiarity with security scanning tools (e.g., Rapid7, Nessus, Qualys) Experience tracking and managing security risks and remediation items (POA&Ms or equivalent) Understanding of cloud security frameworks and controls (e.g., NIST RMF, NIST 800-53) Experience supporting system security or cloud architecture reviews Ability to interpret security findings and translate them into actionable remediation steps Strong communication skills for technical documentation and stakeholder coordination

Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting federal or highly regulated cloud environments Familiarity with Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) or similar security approval processes Experience working with cross-functional engineering and security teams Exposure to compliance reporting, dashboards, or security metrics Experience supporting security engineering or DevSecOps activities Experience using security or governance tools (e.g., Xacta 360, RSA Archer, RiskVision)

Benefits & conditions

What we offer: Flexible time off Full medical coverage 401(k) with company match Referral bonuses Performance bonuses Life insurance and disability coverage Tuition and training reimbursement

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