Satellite Communications System Security Engineer, Mid

EEOC

Satellite Communications Security Engineer responsible for assessing vulnerabilities and implementing security solutions in satellite communications systems. Protecting military and infrastructure with hands-on problem-solving and collaboration.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeFort Meade • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $69,400 - $158,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityLinuxVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify the necessary tools, security systems, devices, and applications required to assess vulnerabilities and recommend optimal solutions and security strategies
Develop and implement security solutions that protect our military and infrastructure
Perform ongoing system analyst activities for programs and perform risk assessments of systems and equipment
Assist engineers with identifying solutions for vulnerabilities
Create and map Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Submit change requests for system components
Develop a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
Create documentation supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditations
Perform vulnerability management using automated systems and create and submit RMF packages
Brief the technical security posture to client leadership and prepare brief slides and summaries of vulnerabilities
Advise on how to prevent and mitigate future security threats

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience implementing, testing, and validating STIGs, performing system self‑assessments, and creating STIG checklists
3+ years of experience executing IAVM actions, such as IAVA alerts, bulletins, or tasking orders, and developing compliant engineering responses
3+ years of experience deploying and validating ESS, ACAS, and CMRS, analyzing ACAS scans, developing remediation strategies, and implementing patches and upgrades
3+ years of experience reviewing cybersecurity and engineering change requests to ensure operational availability and compliance
Knowledge of RMF and its application to networks and IT systems, such as Cisco routers, switches, Active Directory, or access control
Ability to manage users in Windows or Linux and administer VMs in VMware or Hyper‑V
Ability to accredit and secure DoD systems using RMF, perform IAVA analysis, document POA&Ms, and prepare security assessment artifacts
Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
Security+ Certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
paid leave
professional development
tuition assistance
work-life programs
dependent care
recognition awards program

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Hard Skills & Tools

STIGsvulnerability managementrisk assessmentsIAVM actionsremediation strategiessecurity assessment artifactssystem self-assessmentspatch managementnetwork securityuser management

Soft Skills

communicationproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingcollaborationattention to detail

Certifications

Security+ CertificationSecret clearance