IT Engineer

Description

• Work with Information System Security Manager (ISSM), Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and Facility Security Officer (FSO) to ensure information system compliance in support of the IDT security program
• Implement and enforce Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) across Windows, Linux, and application environments to enhance system security.
• Collaborate with Cyber Compliance engineers to achieve the information system approvals to operate
• Works closely with the ISSM in documenting the requirements, procedures and protocols of the architecture and systems.
• Ensure continuous compliance of multiple information systems by managing monthly patching, software upgrades, and updates.
• Verify security control test results for Risk Management Framework (RMF) packages, ensuring compliance with security best practices.
• Streamline and automate manual security processes using Bash, PowerShell, Ansible, and Python to improve efficiency and reduce human error.
• Maintain and optimize security tools such as Wazuh, Tenable.SC, Trellix ePO, Red Hat Satellite, and WSUS to strengthen the organization’s security posture.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of security policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance overall cybersecurity operations.
• Support the deployment and integration of new security tools to improve monitoring, detection, and response capabilities.
• Provide technical support, including software installations and removals, troubleshooting security-related issues, account unlocks, and password resets.
• Participate in monthly maintenance cycles

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent full-time professional experience
• 5+ years’ of relevant full-time experience
• DoD 8570.01M: candidate must meet the requirements of an IAM Level I as a condition of employment

• 3+ years of experience in Linux System Administration (preferably Red Hat), including YUM/DNF, package management, user access control, SELinux
• Experience as a Windows System/Server Administrator
• Hands-on experience managing RHEL systems using Red Hat Satellite for centralized patching, system lifecycle management, and repository mirroring
• Windows Operation System (10/11)
• Windows Server Administration (2016/2019/2022)
• Experience with Security Tools (SIEM, Endpoint Security)
• Experience with System Hardening (e.g., Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG))
• Experience with virtualization (VMware, vSphere)
• Familiarity with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM) and RMF requirements
• Understanding of NIST Security Frameworks (Special Publication 800-53)
• Ability to travel approximately 10%

• Experience working in air-gapped, classified, or highly secure environments with no direct internet access
• Basic scripting for automation (Bash/Powershell)
• Networking experience – TCP/IP, DNS, NetBIOS, switching, firewalls
• COMSEC (Communications Security) experience
• Information Assurance/Information Security
• Containerization
• Backup & recovery systems

• Maintain certification(s) by completing required continuing education credits
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail with high level of accuracy and confidentiality
• Initiative, reliability, teamwork and customer service orientation
• Strong organization and planning skills