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# Mid-Level Systems Security Engineer [$252k/yr+] S

- **Company:** SYSTOLIC, INC.
- **Location:** San Antonio, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $252,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Xacta, Amazon Web Services, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Linux, Linux System Administration, Open Source Technology, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Software Vulnerability Management, Containerization, Kubernetes, Tenable Nessus, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9187386/mid-level-systems-security-engineer-252kyr-s

## About the Role

* Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
 * Years of experience: 9+ years
 * Total Compensation: $252k+ yearly

## Description

* Execute Information Systems Security Engineering by implementing robust RMF accreditation processes and conducting operational risk assessments.
 * Interpret and apply DISA STIGs and SRGs to guide engineering teams in maintaining strict security compliance.
 * Analyze vulnerability scanning results and manage POA&Ms across complex, multi-enclave environments.
 * Design secure architectures for distributed and cloud-based systems utilizing Linux, AWS, Kubernetes, and Bash., * Design and evaluate security architectures encompassing multiple enclaves with varying data protection requirements.
 * Create, review, and maintain system authorization documentation and accreditation artifacts in accordance with RMF standards.
 * Utilize automated scanning tools and vulnerability management systems to assess and mitigate security risks.
 * Manage accreditation workflows and POA&Ms utilizing eMASS, Xacta, or equivalent systems of record.
 * Assess operational and security risk for integrated open source, GOTS, and COTS components.
 * Provide expertise across TCP/IP networking, Linux environments, containerized workloads in Kubernetes, and AWS cloud architectures.

Telework:
This position supports a hybrid telework arrangement requiring an average of 1-2 days per week on-site.


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