System Engineer- Cyber Security Engineering Focus

Esri
Vienna, Washington, St. Louis
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 120,640 - 197,600Function: CybersecurityEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical","Communication","Collaborative"]

Secure cloud and on-prem systems supporting Defense and Intelligence missions by applying risk management and maintaining Assessment & Authorization artifacts. Lead RMF control selection, implementation, assessment, and continuous monitoring, manage documentation in XACTA/eMASS, and drive vulnerability remediation using tools like ACAS and compliance scanning. Implement NIST-aligned controls, support STIG-based hardening and patching, monitor security events, and assess impacts of changes across the system lifecycle.

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System Engineer- Cyber Security Engineering Focus

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Job Summary

Secure cloud and on-prem systems supporting Defense and Intelligence missions by applying risk management and maintaining Assessment & Authorization artifacts. Lead RMF control selection, implementation, assessment, and continuous monitoring, manage documentation in XACTA/eMASS, and drive vulnerability remediation using tools like ACAS and compliance scanning. Implement NIST-aligned controls, support STIG-based hardening and patching, monitor security events, and assess impacts of changes across the system lifecycle.
Location: Vienna, Washington, St. Louis
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Cybersecurity
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Apply RMF processes to support Assessment & Authorization, including control selection, implementation, assessment, and continuous monitoring.
  • •Develop, review, and maintain security documentation (e.g., SSPs, POA&Ms, SARs, ATO artifacts) in XACTA or eMASS.
  • •Conduct vulnerability assessments and compliance scans (e.g., ACAS) and track remediation of findings and IAVM requirements.
  • •Implement and validate security controls aligned with NIST 800-53 and related DoD guidance; support hardening, patching, and configuration management via STIGs for Linux, Windows, and network devices.
  • •Monitor security events to support incident response, assess security impacts of system changes, and collaborate with system and DevSecOps teams to integrate security across the lifecycle.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 120,640 - 197,600
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kProfit-sharingLife InsurancePaid LeavePaid Holidays

Key Requirements

  • •8+ years of professional experience in system security roles supporting similar responsibilities.
  • •Experience with RMF, Assessment & Authorization (A&A), POA&M, and ATO documentation in XACTA/eMASS.
  • •Hands-on vulnerability scanning and compliance tracking using tools such as ACAS and IAVM.
  • •Experience securing Linux and Windows systems, including STIGs, patching, and system hardening.
  • •DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CISSP) and knowledge of NIST 800-series publications and incident response processes.
Experience:DefenseIntelligenceCybersecurityCloud securitySystem securityDevSecOps
Education:Bachelor's in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology or STEM related field
Skills:AnalyticalCommunicationCollaborative
Certifications:DoD 8570 IAT Level IISecurity+CySA+CISSP
Tech Stack:RMFA&AXACTAEMASSPOA&MSARsATO artifactsACASIAVMNIST 800-53CNSSI 1253STIGsLinuxWindowsSTIGs patchingDevSecOpsCCBsLinux (Red Hat/CentOS)JiraConfluence

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Top SecretSCI

Company Brief

Esri
Provides geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, mapping tools, and spatial analytics to governments, businesses, and researchers for visualizing, analyzing, and managing geographic data.
Industry: Enterprise Software
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Redlands, United States
Founded: 1969
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