> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3798094-systems-engineer-level-3-ae26100853](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3798094-systems-engineer-level-3-ae26100853). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer, Level 3 (AE26100853) - **Company:** Advantage Inc. - **Location:** Anne Arundel County, MD, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Ubuntu (Operating System), Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Monitoring of Systems, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Segmentation, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Security Information and Event Management, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Nessus, DODAF, Vmware - **Published:** October 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/491e3656-3d97-4d62-b010-ea0e4bd55ccb/systems-engineer-level-ae ## About the Role * Five years experience in the following Cybersecurity areas: CS architecture, engineering, design, research or implementation, COTS/GOTS CS tool implementation; and Emerging technologies in areas such as Cloud cybersecurity, orchestration/automation and software defined networking. * Five years experience in DoD, IC, and other federal government policy, directives, and instructions relevant to cybersecurity strategic planning and direction, Cybersecurity risk management and mitigation strategies, and Supply Chain Risk Management. * Five years experience in at least 2 of the following areas: DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) version 2.02 modeling and DoDAF system engineering analysis or development; Cryptographic development and analysis; IA and Cybersecurity architectures, concepts, principles, use cases, and standards, and DoD IC and other federal government policy, directives, and instructions relevant to IA and cybersecurity strategic planning and direction. * Systems Engineering experience with programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is required. Education: * 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. ## Description Mission: Develop and maintain threat detection and response plans, procedures, and technical documentation. Clearance: Active Top Secret SCI with appropriate polygraph., * Maintain and upgrade kernel integrity monitoring platforms and supporting servers. * Develop and maintain threat detection and response plans, procedures, and technical documentation. * Develop security testing justifications and plans, and validate detection capabilities across endpoints, networks, boundary devices, and SIEM integrations. * Maintain and troubleshoot Nessus Scanners, including software upgrades, supporting dependencies, and documented upgrade procedures. * Evaluate security and network discovery tools for functionality, vulnerability identification, and operational suitability; coordinate evaluations with partner organizations. Cloud Systems Security Engineer * Design, implement, integrate and manage multiple security sensor platforms: EDR, XDR, NDR * Implement and manage kernel integrity monitoring software onto all endpoints * Write detection endpoint and network signatures * Operate as the lead Security Operations Center analyst to monitor for threats to the system + Monitor for threats + Develop reports on any identified threats * Implement security validation platforms to test all Security Sensors * Administer endpoints running Red Hat and Ubuntu images * Develop visibility dashboards and custom data ingest pipelines in the SIEM for each of the security sensor platforms * Develop custom pipelines for data from the security sensor platform * Develop micro-segmentation rules within VMWare NSX-T for secure communications across the enterprise Vulnerability Manager * Implement Tenable Security Center into the enterprise + Develop Scan profiles + Develop Scan Rules + Schedule Scans of the entire enterprise + Monitor scans for erroneous data and adjust them accordingly * Monitor scan results for findings and report them to the infrastructure team for remediation * Maintain levels of communication with both the infrastructure team and the ISSOs for maintenance of ATO