Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Management
Vulnerability Management
DoD
Vulnerability Scanning
Cloud Computing
Lifecycle Management
Reporting
Operational Efficiency
Dashboard
Auditing
Documentation
Continuous Monitoring
Mentorship
Standard Operating Procedure
Cyber Security
Nessus
NIST SP 800 Series
Risk Management Framework
RMF
Regulatory Compliance
eMASS
SCAP
Technical Writing
Communication
Amazon Web Services
Cloud Security
Scripting
Python
Windows PowerShell
Bash
STIG
Splunk
Orchestration
Security Clearance
Continuous Integration
Job Details
Senior Cyber Operations Engineer
TS/SCI CI Poly
Hybrid- Alexandria, VA
Direct Hire
Overview:
The Senior Cyber Operations Engineer provides expert-level support to enterprise vulnerability management programs across cloud-based infrastructures. This role is critical in executing and maturing continuous monitoring capabilities through the use of industry-standard tools such as ACAS (Tenable.sc), AWS Inspector, and DISA STIG frameworks. The engineer is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and driving remediation of security vulnerabilities in alignment with DoD cybersecurity standards and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.
Core Responsibilities:
Lead enterprise-wide vulnerability scanning, analysis, and reporting using ACAS for traditional infrastructure and AWS Inspector for cloud-hosted assets
Interpret and apply DISA STIGs to support secure configuration baselines, remediation plans, and POA&M lifecycle management
Coordinates with system owners, application teams, and ISSOs to drive resolution of findings
Automates scanning and reporting pipelines to enhance operational efficiency
Creates and maintains vulnerability dashboards, compliance reports, and audit-ready documentation
Supports continuous monitoring tasks under RMF and ensures timely ingestion of findings into eMASS
Provides mentorship to junior analysts and contributes to standard operating procedures and policy refinement
Minimum Qualifications:
10+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations
Demonstrated expertise with ACAS (Tenable.sc/Nessus), AWS Inspector, and DISA STIGs
Solid understanding of NIST SP 800-53 controls and RMF processes
Hands-on expertise with compliance systems such as eMASS, STIG Viewer, and SCAP tools
Strong technical writing and communication skills to support findings, reports, and remediation plans
Preferred Qualifications:
AWS Security Certification or equivalent cloud security credential
Scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) to support security automation
Experience with STIG Manager, Splunk Enterprise Security, or similar orchestration tools
Clearance Requirement:
Active Top Secret CI Poly preferred
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joul, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
#M2
#LI-CS1
#DI-CS1
Ref: #850-Rockville (ALTA IT)
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joul, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
TS/SCI CI Poly
Hybrid- Alexandria, VA
Direct Hire
Overview:
The Senior Cyber Operations Engineer provides expert-level support to enterprise vulnerability management programs across cloud-based infrastructures. This role is critical in executing and maturing continuous monitoring capabilities through the use of industry-standard tools such as ACAS (Tenable.sc), AWS Inspector, and DISA STIG frameworks. The engineer is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and driving remediation of security vulnerabilities in alignment with DoD cybersecurity standards and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.
Core Responsibilities:
Lead enterprise-wide vulnerability scanning, analysis, and reporting using ACAS for traditional infrastructure and AWS Inspector for cloud-hosted assets
Interpret and apply DISA STIGs to support secure configuration baselines, remediation plans, and POA&M lifecycle management
Coordinates with system owners, application teams, and ISSOs to drive resolution of findings
Automates scanning and reporting pipelines to enhance operational efficiency
Creates and maintains vulnerability dashboards, compliance reports, and audit-ready documentation
Supports continuous monitoring tasks under RMF and ensures timely ingestion of findings into eMASS
Provides mentorship to junior analysts and contributes to standard operating procedures and policy refinement
Minimum Qualifications:
10+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations
Demonstrated expertise with ACAS (Tenable.sc/Nessus), AWS Inspector, and DISA STIGs
Solid understanding of NIST SP 800-53 controls and RMF processes
Hands-on expertise with compliance systems such as eMASS, STIG Viewer, and SCAP tools
Strong technical writing and communication skills to support findings, reports, and remediation plans
Preferred Qualifications:
AWS Security Certification or equivalent cloud security credential
Scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) to support security automation
Experience with STIG Manager, Splunk Enterprise Security, or similar orchestration tools
Clearance Requirement:
Active Top Secret CI Poly preferred
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joul, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
#M2
#LI-CS1
#DI-CS1
Ref: #850-Rockville (ALTA IT)
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joul, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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