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# Information Security System Engineer

- **Company:** Elevate Technology Group
- **Location:** Fairfax, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $220,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Relational Databases, Linux, Monitoring of Systems, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, MySQL, Nmap, Oracle (Applications), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Shell Script, Tripwire, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Gitlab, Git, Kubernetes, Nessus, Puppet, Software Version Control, Servicenow, Vulnerability Analysis, Vmware
- **Published:** June 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b75b005bffba93f9

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Stakeholder relationship building?, * Experience supporting Intelligence Community or DoD cybersecurity programs

 * Strong understanding of ICD-503 and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes
 * Experience developing and maintaining RMF security documentation
 * Experience supporting vulnerability management and continuous monitoring programs
 * Experience with NESSUS, NMAP, Trivy, ServiceNow or similar security and compliance tools
 * Strong Linux systems administration or engineering experience
 * Experience evaluating security architectures and technical solutions
 * Security+ or CISSP certification
 * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable Experience

 * Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration
 * Kubernetes environments
 * Puppet, Ansible or other automation tools
 * AWS or cloud technologies
 * VMware environments
 * CCNA or equivalent networking experience
 * Git, GitLab or other source control platforms
 * Enterprise monitoring and logging platforms
 * Oracle, MySQL or other relational databases
 * Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) technologies
 * Linux scripting using Bash, Python or similar languages

Applicants must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.

## Description

We're supporting a highly respected technology organization delivering advanced solutions across the US Intelligence Community and National Security sector.

As an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE), you'll serve as the critical link between cybersecurity compliance requirements and technical implementation. Working alongside program leadership, engineers and development teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring complex mission systems meet stringent security and accreditation requirements while supporting ongoing operational and development activities.

This is a highly visible position offering exposure to large-scale Linux environments, cybersecurity engineering, Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and enterprise security architecture within some of the most security-conscious environments in government.

What You'll Be Doing

 * Leading and supporting ICD-503 Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities
 * Preparing and maintaining accreditation and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) documentation
 * Developing security plans, contingency plans, incident response plans and risk management documentation
 * Supporting continuous monitoring, vulnerability management and compliance initiatives
 * Working closely with developers, engineers and program stakeholders to implement security controls
 * Reviewing and assessing system architectures to ensure compliance with security requirements
 * Supporting vulnerability scanning, remediation and audit activities
 * Providing cybersecurity guidance throughout the system lifecycle
 * Supporting Linux-based enterprise environments and security operations


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