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SAIC

Risk Management Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Engineering and Sciences Subcategory: Systems Engineer Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel ... Provide executive-level summaries, outlining potential risk/issue impacts and consequences for ...

SAIC

Risk Management Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site +1

Engineering and Sciences Subcategory: Systems Engineer Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel ... Provide executive-level summaries, outlining potential risk/issue impacts and consequences for ...

SAIC

Risk Management Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

Description SAIC is seeking a Risk Management Systems Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and ... Provide executive-level summaries, outlining potential risk/issue impacts and consequences for ...

Saic

Risk Management Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

Provide executive-level summaries, outlining potential risk/issue impacts and consequences for ... Bachelor's degreein a STEM discipline (e.g., Systems Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science ...

Aep

Director Major Projects

Roanoke, VA · On-site

Identifies and manages executive risk register. Develops solutions to mitigate and minimize ... Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Accounting ...

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What is the difference between Executive Risk Engineer vs Insurance Underwriter?

AspectExecutive Risk EngineerInsurance Underwriter
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering, risk management certificationsBachelor's degree in finance, risk assessment certifications
Work EnvironmentEngineering firms, risk consulting companiesInsurance companies, underwriting departments
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in industries managing corporate risks, especially for executivesUsed in insurance industry to evaluate policy risks

The Executive Risk Engineer focuses on assessing and managing risks related to corporate executives and high-level business operations, often working with engineering and risk management teams. In contrast, Insurance Underwriters evaluate insurance applications, determine policy terms, and assess risks for various insurance products. While both roles involve risk assessment, the Executive Risk Engineer emphasizes engineering and operational risks, whereas the Insurance Underwriter concentrates on financial and insurance-specific risks.

How much do risk engineers make in the US?

Risk engineers, including executive risk engineers, typically earn a median annual salary of around $80,000 to $130,000 in the US, depending on experience, industry, and location. Senior or specialized risk engineers with certifications like CRM or ARM can earn higher salaries, often exceeding $150,000 annually.

Is risk engineering a good career?

Risk engineering is a viable career that involves identifying and managing potential hazards to prevent losses, often requiring knowledge of safety standards and risk assessment tools. It offers opportunities in industries such as insurance, manufacturing, and construction, with roles often requiring certifications like the Certified Risk Manager (CRM) or Professional Engineer (PE). The field provides steady employment and the chance to develop specialized expertise in risk mitigation.

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SECURITY RISK ENGINEER (SRE)

Arlington, VA • On-site

Zermount, Inc
Network Security • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Zermount, Incexternal

$75K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

ZERMOUNT POSITION DESCRIPTION (PD) SECURITY & RISK ENGINEER (SRE)
POSITION OVERVIEW
Zermount Inc. is seeking a System Risk Engineer (SRE) to support system risk analysis and ensure that federal information systems comply with Information Assurance and cybersecurity standards. The SRE exists to ensure organizational systems are secure, resilient, and defensible in real-world operating conditions, not simply compliant with security documentation. This role directly contributes to mission assurance by identifying, validating, and reducing cybersecurity risk through direct technical assessment, control validation, and risk-based decision support across enterprise environments.
Operating at the intersection of security engineering, risk assessment, and compliance, the SRE transforms federal mandates (e.g., NIST RMF, FISMA, EO 14028, OMB directives) into measurable security outcomes by validating the effectiveness of security controls within live systems. The role requires continuous evaluation of system posture through hands-on analysis of architectures, configurations, logs, vulnerability data, and control implementations across cloud, network, operating system, application, and database layers.
This position demands foundational technical expertise across multiple domains, enabling the SRE to assess complex enterprise environments, identify exploitable conditions, and determine whether implemented security controls effectively reduce risk. The SRE is expected to go beyond documentation review and verify findings through system-level evidence, testing, and analysis, ensuring the findings reflect actual operational risk.
The SRE is a core enabler of Zermount's Modern GRC mindset, which emphasizes:
  • Continuous, real-time risk identification during compliance assessments
  • Risk prioritization based on exploitability, exposure, and mission impact
  • Direct integration with engineering and operations teams to drive remediation
  • Elimination of "check-the-box" compliance in favor of validated security outcomes

You will be directly responsible for supporting system authorization and mission assurance by producing objective, defensible, and technically accurate findings that enable Authorizing Officials, ISSOs, and system owners to make informed risk decisions. This includes conducting security control assessments, validating Zero Trust implementation, analyzing architectural and configuration changes, and ensuring that remediation actions are both effective and sustainable to reduce risk.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
General Duties
  • Execute Security Assessments (SA), Risk Assessments (RA), and Ongoing Authorization (OA) activities by validating security controls in live environments, not solely through documentation review
  • Conduct technical verification and validation of security controls across operating systems, applications, databases, cloud platforms, and network infrastructure
  • Identify real-world security risks, including exploitable vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, weak trust boundaries, and control failures
  • Perform continuous risk analysis using outputs from vulnerability scans, penetration testing, logging platforms, and configuration assessments
  • Develop risk-based findings and POA&M matrices, prioritizing remediation based on exploitability, exposure, and mission impact
  • Produce executive-quality artifacts (SARs, risk memos, ATO packages, executive briefings) with validated, evidence-backed findings
  • Conduct impact analysis for Requests for Change (RFCs), identifying security implications of architectural, configuration, or system modifications
  • Validate Zero Trust implementation and alignment across system architectures and capabilities
  • Perform technical assessments of system architecture, data flows, and trust boundaries to identify control gaps
  • Conduct compliance validation for TIC, FISMA, and federal cybersecurity mandates through technical inspection and testing
  • Ensure all deliverables meet accuracy standards with zero rework required and are aligned to program and client expectations
  • Provide weekly status reporting and briefings with clear articulation of risks, risk mitigation progress, and technical findings

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE (SME)
SME Area #1 - Primary Expertise: Security Assessment & Technical Risk Validation
Expert-level means:
  • Deep knowledge of:
    • NIST RMF (800-37, 800-53, etc.)
    • FISMA, EO 14028, OMB M-21-31 / M-22-09
    • FIPS 199/200
    • TIC, Zero Trust principles (CISA ZT MM, NIST 800-207, etc.)
  • Ability to independently conduct:
    • Security Control Assessments (SCA)
    • Risk Assessments (RA)
    • ATO/OA activities
  • Capability to validate controls using:
    • System configurations
    • Logs and telemetry
    • Vulnerability scanning outputs
    • Conducting system interviews and demos
  • Ability to identify real-world attack vectors and control failures, and develop actionable remediation actions that the system teams can use to successfully remediate findings

Required Tools Experience:
  • Vulnerability scanning tools such as: Tenable, Qualys, CrowdStrike, etc.
  • Log analysis platforms such as: Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, IBM QRadar, etc.
  • Configuration and system inspection tools such as: Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, etc.
  • GRC platforms such as: Archer, ServiceNow, etc.

SME Area #2 - Secondary Expertise: Multi-Domain Technical Depth
You must have deep knowledge of one or more of the following technical domains and must demonstrate the ability to leverage this experience to inform and complete compliance-related tasks.
Technical Domains
  • Cloud: AWS/Azure (IAM, logging, network security, misconfigurations)
  • Network: Segmentation, firewalls, boundary protections, Zero Trust enforcement points
  • Systems: Windows/Linux hardening, identity systems (AD, MFA)
  • Databases/Data: Access control, encryption, auditing

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements
  • 7+ years of cybersecurity experience supporting U.S. Government systems
  • 4+ years performing RMF, ISSO, Assessment, or GRC functions with direct technical validation responsibilities
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience in at least two technical domains (cloud, network, systems, or databases)
  • Proven ability to analyze:
    • System configurations, ATOs, and other supporting security documentation
    • Logs/telemetry
    • Architecture documentation and data flow diagrams
  • Proven ability to conduct technical assessments across multiple domains

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Zero Trust assessments and implementation validation
  • Experience with CDM, ISCM, and enterprise logging programs
  • Experience supporting DHS/FISMA environments
  • Familiarity with threat-informed defense and attack vector analysis

Competency
  • Advanced technical risk analysis and prioritization
  • Independent problem-solving in ambiguous environments
  • Strong collaboration with system teams, federal leads
  • Ability to translate complex technical findings into actionable recommendations
  • Clear communication with both engineers and leadership

Education & Certifications
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field, and a minimum of 7 years of IT cybersecurity experience, including direct support for the US Government and 4 years acting as an ISSO, Assessor, Compliance, RMF, or GRC with a technical validation role.
  • Without a B.S. in a relevant field - A minimum of 13 years of IT Cybersecurity experience, including direct support for the US Government, and 4 years acting as an ISSO, Assessor, Compliance, RMF, or GRC with a technical validation role.
  • At least one of the following security certifications is required:
    • Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)
    • Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA)
    • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
    • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
    • Governance Risk & Compliance Certification (CGRC)
    • Or alternatively approved certifications

Clearance Level
Minimum of active Secret Clearance and ability to obtain and maintain DHS suitability
WORK LOCATION
  • The position is primarily remote - Continental U.S only
  • Primary location when on site: Arlington, VA, and Springfield, VA
  • Must be willing to travel - Not to exceed 10% of the time

HOURS OF OPERATION
  • 8:00 am EST - 4:30 pm EST
    • Times may fluctuate based on client and business requirements

REPORTING STRUCTURE
  • Reports To: Security Risk Engineering Team Lead
  • Direct Reports: N/A

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