Security Systems Engineer

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Compensation: 55 USD – 65 USD / Hour

***We are unable to work with 3rd-party or corp-to-corp candidates for this position***

As a security systems engineer, you must be a technically strong individual with a passion for cybersecurity and a desire to make a tangible impact. In this role you will be responsible for deployment and maintaining our Gov Secure Chambers, ensuring compliance with the latest CMMC L2 rules built around the NIST 800-171 Controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility – Engage with internal stakeholders, deploy and support highly secure system environments

• Automate systems and support functions
• Lead efforts to maintain and improve secure chambers to meet and exceed Industry security standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure all security measures are up-to-date
• Provide expert guidance on ITAR, CUI and EAR compliance to internal stakeholders, ensuring that all aspects of the infrastructure adhere to the necessary standards
• Stay updated on the latest developments in CMMC and other relevant cybersecurity frameworks to proactively address any changes or enhancements needed.

Qualifications:

• Required technical experience minimums
  • Experience with the fundamentals of Linux / Windows administration and scripting languages (e.g Shell scripts, Python)
  • Familiarity with using virtualization technologies like VMware and Proxmox
  • 8 years of IT work experience managing information security and complex network and information security appliances as a Network Security Administrator, Specialist, or Engineer
  • Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) certification is a plus
  • 3 years' experience working in enterprise virtualization platforms for on-prem cloud solutions like Proxmox , OpenStack
  • 3 years' experience working with infrastructure monitoring services including Prometheus/Grafana, open-source systems metrics (such as Zabbix or CheckMk), experience with security tooling for vulnerability scanning and penetration testing
  • 3 years' experience working with ServiceNow ticketing systems
  • 5 years working with Jira project tracking
• Required work & industry experience
  • Extensive experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on maintaining secure environments compliant with CMMC standards.
  • Strong understanding of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework and its application in a global organization.
  • Have worked in architecting solutions with securing highly sensitive data
  • Proven ability to conduct thorough security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable plans.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence.
  • Experience working in a global organization is a plus.

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