Senior Systems Security Engineer

Job Summary

Position: Senior Systems Security Engineer Company: Strategic Data Systems (SDS) Location: Dahlgren Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, VA Employment Type: Full-time Salary: Negotiable (Dependent on experience level) Start Date: Flexible - Contingent on contract award

About Strategic Data Systems

Strategic Data Systems (SDS) is an experienced technical solutions provider for the Navy, Marine Corps, DoD, and other federal customers. Our mission is to provide exceptional technical capabilities, management, and support to the warfighter.

Role Overview

This role provides technical leadership for security and systems administration, including the design, deployment, configuration, troubleshooting, and management of security solutions in alignment with DoD cybersecurity policies and standards. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in vulnerability analysis, risk assessment, STIG implementation, system accreditation, and audits to ensure secure, compliant IT environments across DoD and Navy systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, configure, and manage security solutions for Navy IT environments.
• Conduct vulnerability analysis and risk assessments to identify and mitigate security threats.
• Perform SCAP (Security Content Automation Protocol) scans and implement STIGs to harden systems.
• Execute virus and malware scans, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.
• Support the accreditation and auditing of systems, maintaining compliance with DoD and Navy security frameworks.
• Troubleshoot security incidents, access control issues, and system vulnerabilities to maintain a resilient IT environment.
• Provide technical guidance and cybersecurity best practices to IT and security teams.
• Conducts and leads TEMPEST testing using approved test plan, the production test procedures and the current National TEMPEST Standard.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Six (6) years of professional experience in relation to IT security with the DoD or Navy.
• Technical Skills:
  • Experience with vulnerability analysis, risk analysis, SCAP scans, DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation, scanning for viruses and other software that is detrimental.
  • Experience with SIEM tools, endpoint security solutions, and intrusion detection systems.
  • Qualified experience in accreditation of systems and audits.
• Certifications: IAM III certifications (CISM or CISSP)
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical field.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Strategic Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.