System Security Engineer 2 - (Security, RMF, NIST 800-53)

Akina, Inc. • $189K — $231K *
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in system security engineering and requirements analysis.
  • Proficient in system or security architecture principles.
  • Strong team player with the ability to work independently in an enterprise environment.
  • Familiarity with systems engineering processes and frameworks.
  • In-depth understanding of NIST 800-53 security controls and RMF.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline.

Responsibilities

  • Provide system security engineering support for various projects.
  • Engage with clients and stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements.
  • Assess security architecture and compliance with established frameworks.
  • Implement COMSEC/INFOSEC/IA activities to enhance security posture.
  • Evaluate and apply security controls based on NIST 800-53 guidelines.

Benefits

  • 24 days of PTO accrued annually.
  • 11 paid federal holidays.
  • 401k plan with 100% vesting on start date and a 10% direct company contribution.
  • 100% coverage of healthcare costs for employees; 50% for dependents.
  • Educational assistance for college courses and job-related training.
Full Job Description
System Security Engineer 2 - (Security, RMF, NIST 800-53)

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 18-6-IAS2
Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Description:

Details emphasize system security engineering support, COMSEC/INFOSEC/IA activities, requirements analysis, stakeholder engagement, and security architecture knowledge.

Position Required Skills:
  • Experience with requirements gathering and analysis and client and stakeholder engagement through working groups and technical exchange meetings.
  • Knowledge of system or security architecture.
  • Ability to work both individually and in a team environment in an enterprise-level organization.

Position Desired Skills:
  • Experience with systems engineering.
  • Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and NIST 800-53 security controls.
  • Knowledge of a national agency's corporate systems and their implementation of security controls.
  • Knowledge of 800-53 security controls and how to apply them to a system.
  • Ability to assess residual risk based on threat and security control implementation.
  • Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field.

IAS2 Qualifications:

HS diploma or GED plus 6 years of relevant experience.

Salary Range: $189k-$231k (Annually)

The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Akina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications.

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