Systems Engineer - Level 3

The Applicant Manager
Galloway, NJ, United States
21 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Systems Engineering Information Systems Linux Red Hat Enterprise Linux Security Content Automation Protocol SARS Software Products Nessus Devsecops Plan of Action and Milestones Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

Security/Systems Engineer 10-15 years of experience with FAA systems and telecommunications infrastructure in support of Aeronautical Information Systems in the FAA National Airspace System (NAS). Respond to Department of Transportation and FAA Data Calls as necessary to resolve Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV). Work onsite at FAA’s William J. Hughes Technical Center (3-4 days/week) along-side FAA’s Security Lead and Program Managers. Support efforts related to NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and develop, review and maintain ATO documentation packages including: System Security Plans (SSPs); Security Assessment Reports (SARs); Authorization Packages, and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms). Respond to data calls, audit inquiries, and compliance reviews in support of IG assessments, FISMA reporting, and agency-level oversight activities. Participate in Stakeholder Coordination & Meetings to communicate security risks, control gaps, and remediation priorities in clear, actionable terms to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Create, maintain, and track Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) items through full remediation lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, milestone currency, and timely escalation of overdue items. Review vulnerability scan outputs and coordinate remediation efforts with system owners and DevSecOps/engineering teams. Support Vulnerability Scanning & In-House Scanning Infrastructure (e.g. Nessus, OpenSCAP)

Requirements

PSS Systems Engineer 3 - Bachelor’s Degree and 15+ years experience, or MS plus 10+ years experience

Previous Experience Required: Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Desired:

  • NIST RMF / FedRAMP / FISMA FAA & DOT policies
  • Vulnerability scanning platforms
  • SCAP / STIG compliance tooling
  • POA&M lifecycle managementMonitor and manage Linux systems (RHEL) and infrastructure
  • Data call & audit response
  • Risk communication & prioritization
  • Documentation & technical writing
  • Stakeholder communication & briefings

Qualities: o Self starter, willing to learn o Organized and strong communication skills o Teamwork and Cross-functional project coordination, * Do you presently have a security clearance? * Have you held a security clearance in the last year? * Did anyone refer you to AS&T? * Have you ever worked at the FAA? * How many years of experience do you have in this or a similar role? * What is your highest level of completed education?

Benefits & conditions

Offers a first class benefits package, competitive salary and bonus incentives.

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