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# Security Engineer II - Scott AFB (IL) - Secret Clearance Require

- **Company:** SOC
- **Location:** O'Fallon, IL, United States
- **Salary:** $58,240.0 - $83,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Information Systems, Identity and Access Management, Networking Hardware, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Fortify (Software), SC Clearance, Information Technology, Nessus, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9166447/security-engineer-ii-scott-afb-il-secret-clearance-require

## About the Role

* Experience coordinating with development Contractor security/system engineers and USTRANSCOM/DISA Security Office to resolve program security issues
 * Possess skills to conduct Technical Reviews of development Contractor produced security deliverables
 * Experience performing security activities to maintain authorization of the PMO programs
 * Experience using the DOD Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) system
 * Experience providing support to ensure PMO system(s) are designed, developed, and deployed in accordance with applicable Executive Orders, Federal Policy, DOD regulations, USTRANSCOM requirements, and commercial best practice
 * Experience performing vulnerability scans using ACAS, Nessus, and Fortify SCA, analyze outputs to identify vulnerabilities, and recommend mitigation and remediation actions
 * Experience implementing DISA STIGS and verifying application
 * Experience conducting and evaluating security testing activities including security assessments, audits, and penetration testing
 * Experience supporting operational security activities e.g., firewall implementation, risk mitigation, host security, encryption, intrusion detection, Virtual Private Network (VPN) implementations, and viral detections
 * Experience with security lockdown and/or hardening of servers and network devices
 * Ability to coordinate overall security strategy with multiple agencies, Authorizing Official (AO) representatives, * Secret clearance required.
 * Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
 * One or more of the following IAM Level II certifications required: CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP, GSLC, CCISO, HCISPP.
 * 3-5years experience in security engineering

Employment Pre-requisites
The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.

## Description

SOC is seeking Security Engineer to join our customer's team at Scott Air Force Base in O'Fallon, IL. As the Security Engineer you will provide technical support in the areas of vulnerability assessment, risk assessment, network security, product evaluation, and security implementation. Responsible for designing and implementing solutions for protecting the confidentiality of sensitive information, assist with making security improvements, participate in the design of information system contingency plans, and security product evaluations and recommendations. Additionally, Provides technical evaluations of IT systems and assists with making security improvements. Will use Government tools such as eMASS and supporting program accreditations both under the Risk Management Framework (RMF).


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