ISSE

CDIT LLC

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret or TS clearance required.
  • 3-5 years of experience in security engineering or system hardening.
  • Hands-on experience with STIGviewer and SCAP Compliance Checker is a must.
  • Familiarity with vulnerability management tools, specifically Tenable SC or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of secure configuration management principles essential.
  • Certifications under DoD 8140.03M are required: CEH (Basic tier).
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and document STIG configurations for systems and platforms.
  • Conduct Security Impact Analyses (SIAs) for proposed changes.
  • Automate configuration validation with SCAP Compliance Checker.
  • Manage vulnerabilities and remediation workflows within Tenable SC.
  • Assess security posture of cloud infrastructures using Tenable Cloud Security.
  • Support and configure CyberArk for privileged access management.
  • Develop and maintain security configuration baselines.
  • Create technical security control implementation guides.

Benefits

  • Strong mentorship opportunities for professional growth.
  • Hands-on exposure to diverse security tools and methodologies.
  • Chance to work on complex DoD systems in both on-premise and cloud environments.
  • Opportunity to advance towards senior engineering roles.
  • Engagement with dedicated teams in GRC, operations, and architecture.
Full Job Description
Job Description
The Opportunity
• Apply hands-on security engineering skills across a complex mix of on-premise and cloud DoD systems
• Work alongside dedicated GRC, operations, and architecture teams to implement real security controls
• Develop deep expertise in STIG compliance, vulnerability management, and PAM security
• Build your technical toolkit across STIGviewer, SCAP, Tenable, and CyberArk
• Grow toward senior engineering roles with strong mentorship and technical challenge

Responsibilities
• Implement and document STIG configurations across assigned systems and platforms
• Conduct Security Impact Analyses (SIAs) for proposed system changes
• Execute automated configuration validation using SCAP Compliance Checker
• Manage vulnerability tracking and remediation workflows in Tenable SC
• Assess cloud infrastructure security posture using Tenable Cloud Security
• Support CyberArk PAM configuration and privileged access management
• Develop and maintain security configuration baselines
• Author technical security control implementation guides
• Support the Cybersecurity Architect with technical security implementations

Qualifications

Required:
• Active Secret or TS clearance
• 3-5 years of experience in security engineering or system hardening
• Hands-on experience with STIGviewer and SCAP Compliance Checker
• Working experience with Tenable SC or equivalent vulnerability management tools
• Knowledge of secure configuration management principles

Required Certification:
• DoD 8140.03M DCWF Basic tier certification - CEH

Desired Certification:
• DoD 8140.03M DCWF Intermediate tier certification - one of: CEH(P), RCCE Level 1, Cloud+, CPTE, FITSP-A, GCED, GCIH, GCSA, GICSP, GSEC, PenTest+, or Security+

Required Education:
• DoD 8140 Interim Education Options

Desired Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering

Desired:
• Experience with CyberArk PAM administration
• Familiarity with Tenable Cloud Security or equivalent cloud assessment tooling
• Exposure to DoD cloud environments (IL2-IL6)

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