Information Assurance / Security Engineer - MID-Level

Arcfield Overview: Arcfield was purpose-built to relentlessly protect the nation and its allies from today’s national security threats. We have nearly 70 years of proven expertise and excel in space superiority, hypersonic defense and nuclear deterrence, digital transformation, and surface and undersea warfare domains.

Our solution areas include space mission engineering, atmospheric science, digital engineering, mission assurance, and advances in modeling and simulation that together with our enterprise-wide adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning, lead to better systems and timely, reliable decision-making.

Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 18 North American offices, Arcfield employs 2,200 engineers, scientists, analysts, IT specialists and other professionals who challenge the status quo to deliver an efficient technological advantage to our national security and defense partners. Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze security alerts, logs, and incidents using ACASS, and respond to security incidents effectively.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments using SCAP Compliance Checker, analyze scan results, and identify compliance gaps.
• Perform vulnerability remediation and system hardening on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems.
• Deploy patches, updates, and security fixes using Red Hat repositories, RPM packages, and automation tools like Ansible or scripting (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Execute STIG assessments, analyze findings, and document compliance status using STIG Viewer.
• Validate security controls against DISA STIGs, NIST SP 800-53, and organizational security requirements.
• Support continuous monitoring and maintain system compliance with security standards.
• Collaborate with system administrators, engineers, ISSMs, and ISSOs to resolve cybersecurity findings.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system and software issues to ensure secure and stable operation.
• Develop and execute test plans, cases, and scripts to validate system functionality and security.
• Document vulnerability findings, mitigation strategies, remediation efforts, and compliance results for relevant stakeholders.
• Design, develop, evaluate, and test system/software integration.
• Interpret, assess, and support development and maintenance of requirements and software designs.

Qualifications:

• BS 5-7 Years, MS 3-5, PhD 0-2
• Degree: Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or relevant Bachelor’s (required); Advanced degrees (preferred)
• Active SECRET Security Clearance
• Certifications: Security+, CISSP, CEH, RHCE

Equal Pay Act: This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories.

In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield ’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. Min: $87,163.99 Max: $151,561.26 EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.