Senior Systems (CAASM) Engineer- DC, MD, VA

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer (CAASM) to join a Government Consulting company located in the DMV (DC, MD, VA) area through remote work (local candidate only). The Senior Systems Engineer will lead the deployment, integration, and optimization of CAASM platforms-specifically Axonius and Armis-to enhance cyber data visibility and security across Federal environments.

Responsibilities:

• Configure and manage Axonius and Armis CAASM instances across development and production environments
• Integrate data sources and adaptors to collect asset, user, and security data from tools, sensors, and enterprise systems
• Collaborate with architects and engineering teams to design CAASM configurations aligned with CDM data requirements
• Provide advanced support for RESTful API integrations, including interpreting OpenAPI specs and troubleshooting via Postman
• Analyze complex cybersecurity datasets to ensure data quality, accuracy, and actionable insights
• Implement security controls including TLS, certificates, SSO/PIV authentication, and encryption technologies
• Test data flows, resolve system issues, and monitor CAASM platform health to ensure reliability and performance
• Document installation, configuration, and deployment processes for production environments
• Serve as a CAASM subject matter expert for internal teams and Federal agencies
• Participate in an on-call rotation supporting production operations

Qualifications:

• 6+ years implementing, integrating, and managing COTS products in regulated production environments (Axonius/Armis preferred)
• 4+ years systems administration experience (Windows, Linux, VMware) including troubleshooting, configuration, and security updates
• 3+ years hands-on programming/debugging experience (Python, Go, or Java), shell scripting, containerization, and data retrieval via REST APIs
• 2+ years experience with data ingestion and ETL processes using COTS tools (Axonius/Armis preferred)
• 2+ years deploying, hosting, and securing cloud solutions for Government customers (AWS GovCloud preferred)
• Strong experience with APIs, data pipelines, and correlating asset data with vulnerability, threat, and security intelligence sources
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• US Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Desired Skills:

• 2+ years integrating Axonius or Armis
• 2+ years automating workflows via secure RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with NIST, FIPS, FISMA, and other Federal compliance frameworks
• Experience supporting IT operations, ticketing, and incident response
• Background supporting Federal Civilian Agencies
• Experience with SAFe Agile in large-scale enterprise programs
• Experience supporting large Federal programs ($200M+)

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $137,000-$200,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays
• Clearance Level: Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Location: Remote, candidates must be local to the DMV area

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