Implement **NIST 800-53 / 800-171 security controls** directly into system design and platform architecture
Lead **system hardening and secure configuration** across platform components
Embed security into the **engineering workflow (DevSecOps)**
Perform:
- **System Patching**
- **STIG implementation and validation**
- **Vulnerability scanning (ACAS/Nessus)**
- **POA&M management and remediation tracking**
Partner with engineering teams to:
- Secure APIs, services, and data pipelines
- Enforce least privilege, identity, and access controls
Support deployment into:
- **SIPR / JWICS / SAP environments**
Identify and remediate security gaps **before they reach customer environments**

Requirements

Active **TS clearance with SCI eligibility**
DoD 8570/8140 certification (**Security+ minimum; CISSP/CASP+/CISM preferred**)
5+ years in cybersecurity with **hands-on implementation experience**
Direct experience with:
- **NIST 800-53 / 800-171**
- **DISA STIGs**
- **ACAS/Nessus**
Background in:
- Systems Administration, Network Engineering, or SOC → transitioned into security
Experience working in:
- **Classified environments (SIPR, JWICS, SAP)**

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

NIST 800-53NIST 800-171system hardeningsecure configurationDevSecOpssystem patchingSTIG implementationvulnerability scanningPOA&M managementremediation tracking

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingcommunication

Certifications

TS clearanceSecurity+CISSPCASP+CISM