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# Systems Security Engineer

- **Company:** EPS Corporation
- **Location:** Dahlgren, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Integrity, Software Vulnerability Management, Computer Networking Systems, SC Clearance, Nessus
- **Published:** May 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000fzjes3

## About the Role

+ Four (4) yearsof professional experience inIT securitywithin theDoD or Navyenvironment.

 + Proven experience performingvulnerability analysis,risk analysis, andmalware detection.

 + Qualified experience supportingsystem accreditationandsecurity audits.

 + Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity standards, including theRisk Management Framework (RMF)andDISA STIGs.

 + Must meetDoD 8570 IAT Level IIcertification requirements (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, or equivalent).

 + Must possess an activeT3 investigation(Secret clearance eligibility).

 + Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

 + Experience withvulnerability scanning toolssuch asACAS,Nessus, orSCAP.

 + Working knowledge ofeMASSandsystem authorizationprocesses.

 + Understanding ofnetwork security,incident response, andconfiguration managementbest practices.

## Description

EPS Corporation is seeking a talentedSystems Security Engineerto provide comprehensive cybersecurity support within aDepartment of Defense (DoD)orU.S. Navyenvironment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in system security engineering, vulnerability management, and risk assessment, with hands-on experience supporting accreditation and audit processes.

Requirements

 + Performvulnerability assessmentsandrisk analyseson networked systems, applications, and devices to ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.

 + Conductvirus and malware scans, identifying and mitigating software threats that could impact system performance or security.

 + Support theaccreditation and auditingof information systems in accordance with DoD and Navy security requirements.

 + Implement and maintainsecurity controlsto protect information systems and data integrity.

 + Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, and program security teams to resolve findings from scans, assessments, and audits.

 + Prepare and maintainsecurity documentation, including risk assessments, plans of action and milestones (POA&Ms), and system security plans (SSPs).

 + Contribute to the continuous monitoring and improvement of cybersecurity practices within assigned systems and networks.


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