Secret Senior Systems Security Engineer

Insight Global

$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret clearance or higher
  • 5+ years in systems security engineering or cybersecurity roles
  • In-depth knowledge of NIST 800-53, RMF process, and DoD cybersecurity policies
  • Hands-on experience with security controls in AWS and/or Azure
  • Strong understanding of network security architecture including VPNs and firewalls
  • Security+ certification or equivalent
  • Bachelor's Degree in cybersecurity or related field

Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy a multi-cloud cybersecurity system
  • Embed security throughout the engineering lifecycle
  • Ensure compliance with DoD RMF and NIST 800-53 requirements
  • Secure AWS, Azure, hybrid, and on-premise environments
  • Collaborate at the intersection of cloud engineering, cybersecurity architecture, and compliance engineering

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance following 31st day of employment
  • Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options
  • 401k retirement account access with employer matching
  • Entitlement to paid sick leave
  • Paid time off as mandated by law
Full Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Secret cleared Systems Security Engineer to join a federal client of ours out of the Charleston, SC area. The main task at hand is designing, deploying, and securing a next-generation, multi-cloud cybersecurity system. This role is responsible for embedding security into every phase of the engineering lifecycle, ensuring that system architecture, configuration, and operations meet stringent DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST 800-53 control requirements. You will work at the intersection of cloud engineering, cybersecurity architecture, and compliance engineering to ensure that AWS, Azure, hybrid, and on-premise environments are secure, compliant, and operationally resilient.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience
- Active Secret clearance or higher
- 5+ years of experience in systems security engineering or cybersecurity roles
- Deep knowledge of NIST 800-53, RMF process, and related DoD cybersecurity policies (e.g., DoDI 8510.01, CNSSI 1253, DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements).
Hands-on experience implementing security controls in AWS and/or Azure environments.
- Strong understanding of network security architecture, including VPNs, firewalls, or cross-domain solutions.
- Security+ certification or equivalent
- Bachelor's Degree in cybersecurity or related

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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