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Arcfield

Information Assurance / Security Engineer - MID-Level

Arcfield Middletown, Rhode Island, United States · $87K–$152K/yr

Engineering Services · 1,001-5,000 employees

4 d ago
security Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The role involves monitoring security alerts, conducting vulnerability assessments, and performing system hardening on Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems. You will also collaborate with stakeholders to validate security controls against DISA STIGs and NIST standards while documenting compliance status.

What they look for

Security Alerts Vulnerability Assessments SCAP Compliance Checker Red Hat Enterprise Linux Ansible Python Bash STIG Assessments STIG Viewer DISA STIGs NIST SP 800-53 Cybersecurity System Hardening Vulnerability Remediation Security Controls Incident Response

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science and hold an active SECRET security clearance. Professional certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CEH, or RHCE are required to support the technical and compliance-focused nature of the position.

Benefits

Health Insurance Life Insurance Paid Time Off Holiday Pay Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Retirement And Savings Learning And Development Opportunities Wellness Programs

Full description

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyze security alerts, logs, and incidents using ACASS, and respond to security incidents effectively.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments using SCAP Compliance Checker, analyze scan results, and identify compliance gaps.
  • Perform vulnerability remediation and system hardening on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems.
  • Deploy patches, updates, and security fixes using Red Hat repositories, RPM packages, and automation tools like Ansible or scripting (e.g., Python, Bash).
  • Execute STIG assessments, analyze findings, and document compliance status using STIG Viewer.
  • Validate security controls against DISA STIGs, NIST SP 800-53, and organizational security requirements.
  • Support continuous monitoring and maintain system compliance with security standards.
  • Collaborate with system administrators, engineers, ISSMs, and ISSOs to resolve cybersecurity findings.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve system and software issues to ensure secure and stable operation.
  • Develop and execute test plans, cases, and scripts to validate system functionality and security.
  • Document vulnerability findings, mitigation strategies, remediation efforts, and compliance results for relevant stakeholders.
  • Design, develop, evaluate, and test system/software integration.
  • Interpret, assess, and support development and maintenance of requirements and software designs.

Qualifications

  • BS 5-7 Years, MS 3-5, PhD 0-2
  • Degree: Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or relevant Bachelor’s (required); Advanced degrees (preferred)
  • Active SECRET Security Clearance
  • Certifications: Security+, CISSP, CEH, RHCE

Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield ’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. Min: $87,163.99 Max: $151,561.26 EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.

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