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Principal System Security Engineer
Location: Fullerton, CA | 6-Month Contract | $101/hr (W2) | Active Secret Clearance Required
About the Role
Join Indotronix's elite Systems Security Engineering (SSE) team as a Principal System Security Engineer (P4), where your expertise will directly safeguard advanced defense technologies and support our nation's Warfighters. This highly visible position offers the opportunity to drive holistic security solutions-leveraging Cyber Security, Software Assurance, and Supply Chain Risk Management-for cutting-edge, embedded weapon systems. Thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment with technically challenging assignments and significant career impact.
Responsibilities
- Engage with customers to define and clarify Systems Security Engineering (SSE) requirements, propose solutions, and assess system impacts
- Develop project plans, cost estimates, task execution schedules, and risk mitigation strategies
- Ensure adherence to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls
- Consult with program management on SSE architecture and resolve technical security issues
- Support bid and proposal development for new projects and contracts
- Specify, implement, and test security controls for networking devices, databases, operating systems, and hardware/software components
- Integrate cybersecurity activities into development lifecycles
- Develop and flow down top-level system requirements to subsystem implementations
- Ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) technology release and export licensing policies
Required Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 8+ years of relevant experience
- Proven experience in System Security Engineering, computer technology reverse engineering, program protection, cybersecurity, or embedded security for DoD programs
- Demonstrated ability to generate systems requirements, design architecture artifacts, and policy documentation
- Hands-on experience designing, implementing, testing, and deploying real-time embedded security solutions
- Proficiency in configuring and using Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Track record of successfully leading or managing technical teams
Preferred Skills
- Security toolset expertise: anti-virus, vulnerability assessment, HIDS/NIDS, endpoint security, MFA, SIEM tools (Splunk preferred)
- Scripting experience: Linux Bash or Python
- Security systems engineering for various hardware/software and network configurations
- DoDI 8570.01-M IAT Level-II Compliant Certification (Security+, CISSP, or equivalent)
- Vulnerability analysis for operating systems as defined by Intelligence agencies
- IT/network security administration for UNIX, MS Windows, Red Hat Linux, or CISCO systems
- In-depth knowledge of DoD and Federal IA Certification/Accreditation processes and documentation
- Familiarity with Program Protection Plan (PPP) requirements
- Experience supporting U.S. Government contract proposals as an Information Assurance Engineer SME
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on highly impactful, defense-critical projects
- Collaborate with renowned industry experts in a supportive team environment
- Competitive pay and potential for contract extension or future opportunities
- Contribute to national security and the safety of Warfighters
How to Apply
Qualified candidates with active Secret clearance are encouraged to submit their applications via the Indotronix career portal or contact our recruitment team directly. Take the next step in advancing your career and safeguarding the nation's most advanced technologies.
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Location: Fullerton, CA | 6-Month Contract | $101/hr (W2) | Active Secret Clearance Required
About the Role
Join Indotronix's elite Systems Security Engineering (SSE) team as a Principal System Security Engineer (P4), where your expertise will directly safeguard advanced defense technologies and support our nation's Warfighters. This highly visible position offers the opportunity to drive holistic security solutions-leveraging Cyber Security, Software Assurance, and Supply Chain Risk Management-for cutting-edge, embedded weapon systems. Thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment with technically challenging assignments and significant career impact.
Responsibilities
- Engage with customers to define and clarify Systems Security Engineering (SSE) requirements, propose solutions, and assess system impacts
- Develop project plans, cost estimates, task execution schedules, and risk mitigation strategies
- Ensure adherence to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls
- Consult with program management on SSE architecture and resolve technical security issues
- Support bid and proposal development for new projects and contracts
- Specify, implement, and test security controls for networking devices, databases, operating systems, and hardware/software components
- Integrate cybersecurity activities into development lifecycles
- Develop and flow down top-level system requirements to subsystem implementations
- Ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) technology release and export licensing policies
Required Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 8+ years of relevant experience
- Proven experience in System Security Engineering, computer technology reverse engineering, program protection, cybersecurity, or embedded security for DoD programs
- Demonstrated ability to generate systems requirements, design architecture artifacts, and policy documentation
- Hands-on experience designing, implementing, testing, and deploying real-time embedded security solutions
- Proficiency in configuring and using Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Track record of successfully leading or managing technical teams
Preferred Skills
- Security toolset expertise: anti-virus, vulnerability assessment, HIDS/NIDS, endpoint security, MFA, SIEM tools (Splunk preferred)
- Scripting experience: Linux Bash or Python
- Security systems engineering for various hardware/software and network configurations
- DoDI 8570.01-M IAT Level-II Compliant Certification (Security+, CISSP, or equivalent)
- Vulnerability analysis for operating systems as defined by Intelligence agencies
- IT/network security administration for UNIX, MS Windows, Red Hat Linux, or CISCO systems
- In-depth knowledge of DoD and Federal IA Certification/Accreditation processes and documentation
- Familiarity with Program Protection Plan (PPP) requirements
- Experience supporting U.S. Government contract proposals as an Information Assurance Engineer SME
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on highly impactful, defense-critical projects
- Collaborate with renowned industry experts in a supportive team environment
- Competitive pay and potential for contract extension or future opportunities
- Contribute to national security and the safety of Warfighters
How to Apply
Qualified candidates with active Secret clearance are encouraged to submit their applications via the Indotronix career portal or contact our recruitment team directly. Take the next step in advancing your career and safeguarding the nation's most advanced technologies.
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