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# Top Secret Systems Security Engineer

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Dahlgren, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $118,560.0 - $122,720.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Network Analysis, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Linux System Administration, OAuth, Public Key Infrastructure, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), TCP/IP, Software Vulnerability Management, Information Technology, Nessus, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.insightglobal.com/jobs/find_a_job/virginia/dahlgren/top-secret-systems-security-engineer/job-549522/

## About the Role

*Active Top Secret Clearance
*Active IAT Level II Certification
*5-8 years of Systems Security, Cybersecurity, and/or Information Assurance experience
*Experience conducting vulnerability assessments, remediation, risk analysis, and security compliance activities using ACAS, Nessus, and DISA STIGs
*Hands-on experience with DoD security tools, including ACAS and/or HBSS/Trellix Endpoint Security
*Experience troubleshooting cybersecurity infrastructure issues and implementing system/network hardening
*Knowledge of network security concepts, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and directory services
*Experience with Windows and/or Linux administration

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

*Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
*Knowledge of Zero Trust and Defense-in-Depth security frameworks
*Experience with IDS/IPS technologies, VPN security, and access control mechanisms
*Familiarity with PKI, OAuth, SAML, or Identity & Access Management solutions

## Description

Insight Global is seeking a Top Secret Systems Security Engineer to support a secure government environment in Dahlgren, VA. This role focuses on vulnerability management, security assessments, system hardening, and risk mitigation across enterprise systems and networks. Candidates must have 5-8 years of cybersecurity experience, an active Top Secret clearance, and a current IAT Level II certification. The ideal candidate will have experience using DoD network analysis tools such as ACAS and HBSS/Trellix Endpoint Security, conducting vulnerability scans and assessments, remediating security findings, performing risk analysis, and identifying security vulnerabilities through the review of system and configuration data. This individual will play a key role in strengthening the organization's security posture by identifying security weaknesses, mitigating cyber risks, and supporting mission-critical systems. Pay for this role ranges from $57-$59/hour, based on experience.


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