Sr. Systems Security Engineer (Onsite - Largo, FL) TS/SCI clearance required
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Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S.
Requirements
~2 min read- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
- Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date
- Experience in Systems Administration using Linux and Windows desktop and server operating systems (Windows 11/Server 2022/RHEL)
- Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification e.g. CISSP and/or Security+, with the ability to maintain
- Proficient knowledge of Enterprise Identity Management applications and design including LDAP (e.g. Active Directory) and PKI
- Experience with common VMware products (vSphere, vCenter, ESXi) and overall virtualization implementations
- Broad understanding of traditional, and current on-prem enterprise IT systems and technologies and its impacts to the security of: - Identification, Credential and Access Management (ICAM) for those systems. - secure enterprise messaging - Enterprise Logging Ingest, - Cyber Situational Awareness and protection, - Endpoint Detection and Response
- Experience with various computing hardware and software platforms, including servers, workstations, supporting various COTS software applications
- Experience maintaining Window servers and troubleshooting software applications
- Experience with custom software applications
- Experience with enterprise firewalls, including knowledge of firewall policies/rulesets
- Understanding of basic network engineering fundamentals, including: OSI layers, IP addressing, sub-netting, TCP/IP stack, VLANs, well-known ports and protocols, etc.
- Knowledge and experience leading or contributing to integration efforts involving either Cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework, or Information Assurance
- Knowledge of how to scan hardware and software for compliance and vulnerabilities utilizing industry tools such as Assured Compliance Assessment System (ACAS)
- Understanding of configuring and troubleshooting anti-virus applications, such as Trellix
- Sound foundation in Data Management and Configuration Management principles, process, and concepts
- Knowledge of Zero Trust principles
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting SIEM tools (e.g. Splunk)
- Experience working with command-line interfaces and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, etc.)
- Experience with Agile project methodologies, and Jira workflows
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The Starburst Engineering Department, located in Largo, FL, is seeking a Senior Systems Security Engineer to contribute to the development and deployment of Security solutions on the Starburst program. This candidate will be integrated into a multi-discipline team environment, with representation from System Engineers, Software Engineers, Cyber Engineers, Digital Technology, and Field Services. Primary responsibilities are the implementation and sustainment of requirements for deployed products and services that are in operational and sustainment states. As a Systems Security Engineer, this candidate will make a significant impact to the program’s execution, working with the Project Engineers (Cost Account Managers and Integrated Product Team Leads) and other discipline leads to execute the development and deployment of program products and services.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Work within the Security Engineering domain and as a part of the larger enterprise engineering effort, you will operate within a custom, air-gapped, Department of Defense (DoD) IT network on a daily basis to perform advanced support and direct deployment of new capabilities at a sustained rate
- →Demonstrate your ability to create and present materials to convey concepts and ideas to a wide range of audiences
- →Work primarily onsite in a closed area environment with occasionally opportunity to work offsite
- →Demonstrate your ability to create, follow and update to system documentation, schematics and operational guides and procedures
- →Demonstrate your ability to interface with other teams to help define, determine and implement cyber risk posture, cyber risk mitigation and information assurance throughout the enterprise IT service portfolio on a sustained level
- →Travel up to 10%
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- October 15, 2026
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