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Senior Security Engineer and Principal Security Engineer

The Microsoft Windows Security team is looking for a learn-it-all security engin...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

119800.00 - 234700.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years experience in security or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years experience in security or related field OR equivalent experience
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
2+ years identifying vulnerabilities in operating systems and/or native (C/C++) applications
5+ years of experience in a software engineering or security-related engineering
Demanstrated experience in security research, especially around vulnerability discovery
Experience exploiting bugs and bypassing security mitigations in operating systems
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows architecture

Job Responsibility

Participate in security reviews to identify and mitigate risk in Microsoft products, including design reviews, code reviews, and fuzzing
Be the security contact for teams building new innovative products and technologies in the next version of Windows and devices
Identify security vulnerabilities in a wide variety of key OS features such as network protocols, security features, and Microsoft devices
Leverage a broad and current understanding of security to devise new protections
Interact with the external security community and security researchers
Collaborate with product teams to improve security, and articulate the business value of security investments

Fulltime

Information Systems Security Engineer Senior Level

ITC is a Woman Owned Small Business delivering exceptional consultation to the U...

Location

United States , Ft. Meade

Salary:

Not provided

Integrity Technology Consultants

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

TS/SCI with FSP Polygraph. CI Poly allowed to start.
Twenty (20) years’ experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor' s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level 3 is required Both Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) and CISSP Certifications are required.
A Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to eighteen (18) years of experience.
Four (4) years of additional ISSE experience may be substituted for a bachelor ' s degree.

Job Responsibility

Assist with the development and maintenance of all necessary C&A documents
Provide coordination, tracking, and management through all aspects of the initial and recurring C&A processes.
Conduct independent assessments of all required security controls including interviews, examinations, and testing and prepare the assessment findings report.
Work with system owners to resolve findings and answer questions.
Perform cybersecurity review and validation services for cybersecurity authorization deliverables and record results.
Support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process using applicable tools.
Continuous monitoring and plans of action and milestones (POA&M) management.
Assessing systems deployed in Test Infrastructures
Provide analytical, communication and troubleshooting skills that enable proactive and effective collaboration, including the ability to clearly articulate status and present to both customers and program leadership.
Supporting planning and testing for Certification and Accreditation processes and (Secure the Enterprise/Secure the Network (STE/STN), High Value Asset (HVA) requirements for all System security plans

What we offer

401K plan with company contributions (safe harbor and profit sharing)
11 Federal holidays, 21 Days PTO
Medical, Dental, & Vision with substantial company contributions
Company provided Life, LTD and STD Insurance
Health Savings Accounts/ Flexible Spending Accounts
Referral Bonuses
Performance Bonuses
Tuition Assistance for Education, Training, and Professional certifications
Career Development

Fulltime

Senior Systems Security Engineer

We are seeking a System Security Engineer to support the design, assessment, and...

Location

United States , Woburn

Salary:

40.00 - 75.00 USD / Hour

Apex Systems

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
Minimum 5+ years of prior relevant engineering experience
Experience working in at least one of the following domains: System Security Engineering
Cybersecurity Engineering
Anti‑Tamper (AT)
Embedded system protection/security
Computer technology reverse engineering
Strong understanding of secure system design principles
Demonstrated experience evaluating or protecting hardware/software systems
Ability to start with an active Secret clearance (transferable)

Job Responsibility

Apply System Security Engineering (SSE) and cybersecurity principles to embedded and real‑time systems
Support development of security requirements, assessments, architecture inputs, and protection strategies
Perform or support reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis, and Anti‑Tamper evaluations
Contribute to secure design, implementation, and testing activities for hardware and software systems
Support the creation and maintenance of security documentation, including technical assessments, risk reports, and compliance artifacts
Collaborate with software, hardware, systems, and cybersecurity teams to ensure security requirements are implemented and validated
Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and system integration activities
Support secure configuration management practices and adherence to program security policies

What we offer

medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans
ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
401K program with company match after 12 months
HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
corporate discount savings program
on-demand training program
access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months tenure
certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA
dedicated customer service team

Fulltime

Senior Systems Security Engineer

AnaVation is looking for a Sr. Systems Security Engineer to assist the customer ...

Location

United States , Washington

Salary:

Not provided

AnaVation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5-10 years of experience in information system engineering and configuration management
5 years of experience in control implementation and secure system engineering or design
Excellent communication skills
Hands on experience with: Security monitoring and evaluation, including audits, assessments, and risk management
SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk)
Vulnerability Scanning tools (e.g., Tenable, Nessus)
EDR tools (e.g., Crowdstrike)
Web App Scanning tools (e.g., Burpsuite, Acunetix)
Active Directory
SANs

Job Responsibility

Performing hands-on engineering, administration, and securing of multiple operating systems (e.g., Windows, RHEL, Unix variants), and applying DISA STIGs across diverse vendor technologies, including virtualization platforms (VMWare, Hyper-V), cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and enterprise applications
Perform system administration tasks to include audit and log management, availability monitoring and remediation, account management and access reviews, and configuration update scheduling and performance
Contribute to the design and development of secure system architectures, ensuring security is integrated through system and network lifecycles
Evaluate, implement, and document security architecture solutions, aligning with compliance requirements and organizational mission needs
Ensure technical compliance with applicable security frameworks, standards, and regulations (e.g., DISA SITGs, NIST 800-53, RMF)
Conducting, configuring, and managing vulnerability scans
Conducting vulnerability remediations, patching, and system hardening
Collaborate with ISSOs, Assessors, System Owners, and other stakeholders to implement security controls
Support security assessments, audits, and accreditation/authorization (ATO) activities
Document security configurations, engineering solutions, and compliance evidence

What we offer

Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
100% company paid long-term and short term disability insurance
100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
Competitive Pay
Generous paid leave and holiday package
Tuition and training reimbursement
Life and AD&D Insurance

Fulltime

Senior Information Systems Security Engineer

The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) is responsible for conducting a...

Location

United States , Annapolis Junction

Salary:

Not provided

Columbia Technology Partners

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

20 years of ISSE experience supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity within the Federal Government
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants
DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE III is required both Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) and CISSP certifications are required
This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph
All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph
A Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a related field may substitute for 2 years of experience
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a related discipline is required
Four additional years of ISSE experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement

Job Responsibility

Serve as the lead security engineering representative on teams responsible for designing, developing, implementing, evaluating, and integrating secure networking, computing, and enclave solutions
Apply detailed knowledge of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and organizational structures to develop and implement secure architectures
Collaborate with customers and project team members to ensure alignment and transparency throughout system development
Support the development and enforcement of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures
Conduct security planning activities, including assessments, risk analyses, mitigation planning, and risk management
Define overarching security requirements for the handling and protection of government data
Develop or review network and system designs involving multiple enclaves with varying classification or data‑protection requirements
Recommend and implement system‑level solutions to address security requirements
Contribute to lifecycle security engineering activities, including design, integration, risk management, intrusion detection, contingency planning, configuration and change management, auditing, and compliance
Review certification and accreditation documentation for completeness and compliance

What we offer

Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options
Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP
Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
PTO + Leave: Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs
Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided
Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition
Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you
Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line
Referral Bonus Program: Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team

Fulltime

Senior Information Systems Security Engineer

The Information Systems Security Engineer shall perform or review, technical sec...

Location

United States , Annapolis Junction

Salary:

Not provided

Columbia Technology Partners

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Twenty (20) years of experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity within the Federal Government is required
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering or related discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to eighteen (18) years of experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
Four (4) years of additional ISSE experience maybe substituted for a bachelor's degree
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants
All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph
DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE III is required both Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) and CISSP certifications are required
This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph

Job Responsibility

Perform or review, technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations and recommend mitigation strategies
Validate and verify system security requirements definitions and analysis and establish system security designs
Design, develop, implement and/or integrate IA and security systems and system components including those for networking, computing, and enclave environments to include those with multiple enclaves and with differing protection/classification requirements
Build IA into systems deployed to operational environments
Assist architects and systems developers in the identification and implementation of appropriate information security to ensure uniform application of Agency Security Policy and Enterprise Solutions
Support the building of security architectures
Enforce the design and implementation of trusted relations among external systems and architectures
Assess and mitigate system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle
Contribute the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification and awareness activities for system and networking operations
Review certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation, providing feedback on completeness and compliance of its content

What we offer

Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options
Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP
Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided
Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition
Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you
Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line
Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team

Fulltime

Senior Defensive Security Engineer – Embedded Systems

Silvus is seeking a Senior Defensive Security Engineer – Embedded Systems who wi...

Location

United States , Los Angeles

Salary:

140000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

Silvus Technologies (International)

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (e.g., Mathematics, Computer Engineering)
Minimum 5 years in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in defensive security roles focused on Linux-based systems
Expertise in Linux network security, secure coding, or embedded systems security
Coding/scripting in C/C++, Python, Bash, or assembly for Linux environments
Familiarity with Linux security tools like Auditd, Lynis, or vulnerability scanners
Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 12 months of hire
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts

Job Responsibility

Design and implement Linux-based security architectures for embedded systems, focusing on secure boot, and kernel hardening
Develop and enforce Linux security features, including iptables, netfilter, and auditd for intrusion detection and prevention
Conduct security assessments and audits of Linux-based embedded systems to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities
Integrate Linux security best practices into the development lifecycle (DevSecOps), emphasizing secure coding and configuration management
Manage vulnerabilities in Linux-based embedded systems, including timely patching and kernel updates
Train teams on Linux security practices, including privilege management, file system permissions, and container security
Participate in incident response planning and execution for Linux-based embedded systems
Implement Linux-native encryption and authentication mechanisms (e.g., dm-crypt, OpenSSL, PAM) for secure communications

Fulltime

Senior Security Engineer, Security Operations

The senior security engineer role provides a unique opportunity to shape the sec...

Location

United States , REMOTE; SAN FRANCISCO; ROSEVILLE; LEHI; WEST PALM BEACH; IRVINE

Salary:

146000.00 - 170000.00 USD / Year

GoodLeap

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong communicator with the ability to lead technical architecture discussions, drive technical decisions, and effectively communicate with non-technical audiences
Expertise in security event management, monitoring, threat hunting, incident response, playbook creation, orchestration/automations
Experience with threat modeling methodologies
Expertise with EDR solutions/platforms, such as CrowdStrike, S1, Palo Alto Cortex EDR
Experience with AWS services, including KMS, SST, Container Registry, ELBs, Lambda, API Gateway, CloudTrail, and IAM (knowledge of GCP and/or Azure is a plus)
Proven ability to establish credibility and build trust with business, engineers, and operational staff
Experience designing, configuring, and implementing security and fraud monitoring for core enterprise systems, e.g., ERP, HCM, Salesforce
Experience working with and creating solutions based AI and ML toolsets – e.g., creation of AI skills, agents, MCP clients, vibe coding
Strong understanding of both human and non-human identity management and common enterprise and consumer authentication standards and use cases
Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools, including Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Pulumi, or CDK

Job Responsibility

Lead, participate in, and contribute to security and fraud monitoring, detection, and response activities, inclusive of investigations, threat hunting,etc. Create playbooks for specific incident response scenarios
Identify potential misuse and abuse cases in enterprise systems, propose solutions to detect these scenarios, and identify and implement monitoring and detection solutions for such scenarios
Support or develop components of the security analytics platform
Support embedded (product) security team
Support general security operations team with vulnerability management, tools management, and more

What we offer

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