Cyber Security Engineer ACAS

  • Posted 21 hours ago | Updated 9 hours ago

Overview

Remote
USD 85,150.00 - 153,925.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Network
Hardening
Information System Security
Cyber Security
Policies and Procedures
Servers
Red Hat Linux
Cisco
Firewall
Information Assurance
Vulnerability Management
Reporting
Vulnerability Scanning
Risk Management
System Security
Security Architecture
Collaboration
Security Clearance
Security+
Customer Engagement
Operating Systems
Nessus
eMASS
System Administration
Risk Management Framework
RMF
Security Controls
Management
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Cisco IOS
Unigraphics NX
Palo Alto
STIG
Military
DoD
Network Design
Regulatory Compliance
Market Analysis
Law

Job Details

We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to join our Army Global Unified Network (AGUN) cybersecurity team. This position requires a strong background in cybersecurity compliance, system hardening, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessments. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience maintaining Tenable Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) servers at the Operating System (OS) level, experience with the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) activities, conducting STIG evaluations, and supporting Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) compliance for both AGUN systems and infrastructure components.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for designated systems, ensuring compliance with DoD and AGUN cybersecurity policies and procedures.
  • Maintain Tenable Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) servers at the Operating System (OS) level
  • Manage and maintain Tenable ACAS (Security Center/Nessus) infrastructure and perform routine vulnerability scans.
  • Conduct Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) assessments on Red Hat Linux (RHEL 8/9), Cisco network devices, and Palo Alto firewalls.
  • Ensure compliance with Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) processes and reporting requirements.
  • Analyze vulnerability scan results and provide risk mitigation strategies and POA&Ms.
  • Document system security controls, findings, and implementation procedures.
  • Support security architecture analysis and coordination for systems utilizing AGUN environments.

Required Qualifications:
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance (must be current and verifiable).
  • Current CompTIA Security+ CE Certification (DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification).
  • Minimum of 10 years experience.
  • Minimum 3+ years of ISSO experience supporting DoD systems.
  • Hands-on experience at the Operating System (OS) level with Tenable Security Center/Nessus and ACAS platform administration.
  • Proficiency with eMASS and RMF package development.
  • Knowledge of IAVM compliance procedures and integration into system operations.
  • Strong understanding of DoD RMF, including security control assessment and POA&M management.
  • Experience conducting STIG compliance reviews on RHEL, Cisco IOS/NX-OS, and Palo Alto NGFWs.
  • Demonstrated experience reviewing DISA STIGs utilizing approved tools (eg. Evaluate STIG and STIG Viewer).

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Military experience or prior support of DoD mission systems.
  • Familiarity with Joint Regional Security Stack (JRSS) network architecture and security compliance requirements.

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

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Original Posting:
August 13, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

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