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# Systems Engineer - Level 3

- **Company:** The Applicant Manager
- **Location:** Galloway, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 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
- **Published:** July 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://theapplicantmanager.com/jobs?pos=A91799

## About the Role

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?

## 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)


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