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Syntricate Technologies is seeking a Security Engineer to join their Enterprise Identity team. The role focuses on maturing the program using Okta and SailPoint, automating key activities, and ...

Syntricate Technologies is seeking a Security Engineer to join their Enterprise Identity team. The role focuses on maturing the security program using Okta and SailPoint, while implementing secure ...

Security Engineer 100% Remote contract We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Security Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in securing CI/CD pipelines ...

The Security Engineer will serve as a key technical contributor responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of enterprise security controls, security ...

The Security Engineer will serve as a key technical contributor responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of enterprise security controls, security ...

We are looking for Security Engineer - New York City, NY . Kindly forward me your resume, Expected pay rate and contact details for further process. You can forward this opportunity to your friends ...

Security Engineer Overview Thunes Financial Services is hiring a Security Engineer to be the architect of trust for our fintech platform. We are looking for a hybrid specialist who can bridge the gap ...

Security Engineer Overview Thunes Financial Services is hiring a Security Engineer to be the architect of trust for our fintech platform. We are looking for a hybrid specialist who can bridge the gap ...

The Security Engineer will serve as a key technical contributor responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of enterprise security controls, security ...

Security Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$150K - $165K/yr

Mobius is seeking Advanced Security Engineers to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Special Access Program Central Office (SAPCO) in the National Capital region, Huntsville, AL, and Colorado ...

As a Security Engineer, you will execute security work across our application, cloud, and infrastructure estate, which spans on-premises datacentersand major clouds. You will apply patches, harden ...

Security Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$150K - $300K/yr

About the Role We're hiring a Member of Technical Staff (Security Engineer) to own security engineering at Hark. You'll threat-model our systems, harden our cloud and product infrastructure, build ...

Security Engineer Location : 2 days a week onsite minimum Key Responsibilities * Security Engineering & ArchitectureDesign, implement, and maintain technical security controls across infrastructure ...

What You'll Do As a Security Engineer, you will help operate, tune, and improve the technologies and processes that protect Imagine Pediatrics' systems, data, and patients from cyber security threats.

In this opportunity as Security Engineer you will: * Execute security work across the full stack: apply patches, upgrade application and open‑source dependencies, harden cloud and ...

In this opportunity as Security Engineer you will: * Execute security work across the full stack: apply patches, upgrade application and open‑source dependencies, harden cloud and ...

Security Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$100K - $180K/yr

Security Engineer We are looking for a highly motivated individual with information security experience who is willing to collaborate with others to build the best in class security program. As a ...

We are seeking a Salesforce Security Engineer / Analyst with strong experience securing the Salesforce Platform, preferably Salesforce Service Cloud. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for hourly security engineer in the United States is $152,773.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $143,000.00 and $158,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectHourly Security EngineerCybersecurity Analyst
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, CISSP (preferred)CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH
Work EnvironmentOn-site or remote security system setup, monitoring, and incident responseAnalyzing security threats, monitoring networks, and developing security protocols
Employer & Industry UsageIT security firms, corporate security teams, government agenciesIT departments, security consulting firms, government agencies

Hourly Security Engineers focus on implementing and maintaining security systems on an hourly basis, often working directly with security infrastructure. Cybersecurity Analysts analyze security data, monitor threats, and develop security strategies. While both roles require similar certifications and work in security environments, their daily tasks differ, with engineers more hands-on and analysts more analytical.

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Security Engineer

Arlington, VA • On-site

Imagine One Technology & Management Ltd
201 - 500 employees

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 5 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Author DoD Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization artifacts.

  • Perform vulnerability tests and risk assessments using security tools and techniques.

  • Lead and perform as ISSO to manage security matters related to specific information systems.


Job description

This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active U.S. DoD clearance. 

Candidates who are not U.S. citizens are not eligible for this role. 

Imagine One Technology & Management, Ltd. is seeking two (2) Security Engineers. This position is contingent upon award of the associated work and will be performed in Dahlgren, Virginia.

The Security Engineers will be expected to: 

  • Author DoD Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization artifacts. 
  • Document a system from a Cybersecurity perspective using Microsoft Office including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Visio and other appropriate tools. 
  • Derive, document and/or identify system CONOPS for Mission Assurance Categorization per DoDI 8500.2. 
  • Research and recommend logical and physical solutions that prevent, detect and correct the system to be certified and accredited. 
  • Apply DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and NSA recommendations. 
  • Identify disagreements between as built specifications, security requirements and DoD security policies and recommend approaches to bring the system into compliance. 
  • Author and revise system requirements and specifications to meet DoD security policies. 
  • Perform vulnerability tests as Red Team and Blue Team using manual techniques, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and other similar and appropriate IA and security tools. 
  • Plan, execute and document risk assessments against known vulnerabilities based upon security approaches and known hacker techniques and exploits. 
  • Identify and perform security analysis of connectivity relationships between the subject US Naval warfare system and the equipment to which it interfaces, both physically and virtually. 
  • Lead and perform as ISSO to be focal point for all security matters related to specific sets of information systems. 
  • Define an Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) Plan. Plan, execute and document results of security tests. 
  • Assist with developing cybersecurity requirements, policy standards, best practices, guidance and procedures for combat systems. 
  • Conduct cybersecurity related research, analysis and coordination activities in support of DOD cyber assurance and policy efforts at multiple classification levels. 
  • Participate in working groups to develop cybersecurity strategies to meet emerging threats. 
  • Develop or use MBSE models to perform cybersecurity analysis.
  • Assist with:
    1. analysis of cybersecurity, intelligence and information technology policy gaps for combat systems. 
    2. cybersecurity system engineering design, analysis and documentation of combat systems. 
    3. developing cybersecurity risk assessment analysis and risk mitigation plans for combat systems. 
    4. developing documentation of cybersecurity requirements, gap analysis, threat analysis, system engineering, risk assessment and mitigation for combat systems. 

Desired Experience: 

  • Two (2) years program specific security engineering experience working with Navy afloat/tactical combat systems or five (5) years general security engineering experience. 
    1. Two (2) of the five (5) years of engineering experience on Combat Weapons Systems experience in Aegis, SSDS, Zumwalt, or other Navy afloat tactical combat systems. 
  • Understanding of computer security, military system specifications, DoD Cybersecurity policies for both Land Based and afloat/tactical systems, and the ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in written and oral presentations.

Educational Requirements:

  • Certified as IAT Level II or Level III per DoD 8570.01, or successor 
  • Bachelor’s degree desired

Security Requirements:  

  • Active DoD Top Secret security clearance
    1. One (1) engineer will require a TS/SCI clearance

Imagine One Technology & Management, Ltd., offers a full package of benefits and competitive salary, excellent group medical, vision, and dental programs. 401K savings plan; $4K annual tuition reimbursement ($5K if pursuing master’s degree); employee training, development, and education programs; profit sharing; advancement opportunities; and much more! 

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