Highlights
Senior Systems Security Engineer Dahlgren Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, VA Salary negotiable (Dependent on experience level) - Full Time with Benefits Flexible Start-Date – Contingent on contract award Strategic Data Systems (SDS) is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Security Engineer to support a DoN customer. Experience with vulnerability analysis, risk analysis, SCAP scans, DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation, scanning for viruses and other software that is detrimental.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Dahlgren, VA |
| Industry | Computer/IT Services |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Website | https://www.sdatasystems.com/ |
Description
Senior Systems Security Engineer
Dahlgren Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, VA
Salary negotiable (Dependent on experience level) - Full Time with Benefits
Flexible Start-Date – Contingent on contract award
Strategic Data Systems (SDS) is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Security Engineer to support a DoN customer. Strategic Data Systems is an experienced technical solutions provider for the Navy, Marine Corps, DoD, and other federal customers. Our mission is to provide exceptional technical capabilities, management, and support to the warfighter.
This role provides technical leadership for security and systems administration, including the design, deployment, configuration, troubleshooting, and management of security solutions in alignment with DoD cybersecurity policies and standards.
The ideal candidate possesses expertise in vulnerability analysis, risk assessment, STIG implementation, system accreditation, and audits to ensure secure, compliant IT environments across DoD and Navy systems
Responsibilities
- Design, install, configure, and manage security solutions for Navy IT environments.
- Conduct vulnerability analysis and risk assessments to identify and mitigate security threats.
- Perform SCAP (Security Content Automation Protocol) scans and implement STIGs to harden systems.
- Execute virus and malware scans, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.
- Support the accreditation and auditing of systems, maintaining compliance with DoD and Navy security frameworks.
- Troubleshoot security incidents, access control issues, and system vulnerabilities to maintain a resilient IT environment.
- Provide technical guidance and cybersecurity best practices to IT and security teams
Required Qualifications
- Six (6) years of professional experience in relation to IT security with the DoD or Navy. Experience with vulnerability analysis, risk analysis, SCAP scans, DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation, scanning for viruses and other software that is detrimental.
- experience with SIEM tools, endpoint security solutions, and intrusion detection systems
- Qualified experience in accreditation of systems and audits. Conducts and leads TEMPEST testing using approved test plan, the production test procedures and the current National TEMPEST Standard
- This position is required to hold IAM III certifications ( CISM or CISSP)
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field
Strategic Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
About Company
trategic Data Systems, Inc. (SDS) has been providing Information Technology (IT) services and solutions for over 20 years. Today, we provide IT, cyber security, contact center and engineering support to various U.S. Department of Defense organizations as well as other Federal agencies and commercial companies. We focus on our customers and have earned a reputation for exceptional service and responsiveness. Founded in San Diego, California in 1997, SDS corporate office is now located in Keller, Texas.
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