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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Engineer 2 - **Company:** RealmOne - **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States - **Salary:** $155,000.0 - $205,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Bash Shell, CentOS, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Microsoft Operating Systems, Open Source Technology, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Security Information and Event Management, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Splunk, Docker - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/85397770/1 ## About the Role * Docker containerization experience. * API integration and system-to-system communication. * Python or Bash scripting. * Linux system administration. * Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk) or IDS tools (Suricata). * Understanding of AI/ML workloads and resource patterns. * Security clearance or clearance eligible. * Prior DoD/IC experience. * Atlassian Suite Experience (Confluence/JIRA). * Will work in both classified and unclassified environments. * Will integrate with existing CSSP security tools (Splunk, Suricata, Carbon Black). * Will deploy AI models in Docker for testing (open-source models like Llama, Mistral). * Will work alongside SOC analysts to validate monitoring capabilities. Qualifications: * Fourteen (14) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, information, Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Certifications Required: * CompTIA Cloud Plus (Cloud+) Certification * Requires DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I or Level II certification and Computing Environment (CE) certification. The CE certification requirements can be fulfilled with either Microsoft OS, Cent OS/Red Hat OS CE certifications. Position requires active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph ## Description RealmOne was built on the principle that people matter first and foremost. We believe in providing a strong work/life balance by investing in our employees and encouraging professional and personal growth. We do this by offering exceptional benefits, flexible schedules, and the tools necessary to achieve success through paid training, mentoring, and the opportunity to work alongside top-notch industry professionals. Join us on this journey as we execute this mission-critical contract providing Cybersecurity Expertise and Risk Management Services! Your effort and expertise are crucial to the success and execution of this impactful mission that is critical in ensuring mission success through Security Engineering, Risk Management and Assessment, and Insider Threat Analysis, by improving, protecting, and defending our Nation's Security., * The SE2s shall be responsible for constructing, annotating, and publishing results throughout Phase 1. This includes configuring Docker containers to operate various AI models within both classified and unclassified networks and ensuring that CSSP monitoring tools can effectively observe these systems. They will dedicate considerable effort to integrating our AI detection capabilities into existing CSSP security tools, including developing custom Splunk data inputs, formulating Suricata rules for AI traffic patterns, and creating automated workflows within the IC. A significant aspect of their responsibilities involves bridging the gap between the AI domain and security operations, assisting CSSP analysts in comprehending system behaviors when AI functions deviate from traditional applications. 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