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Information Technology & Services, Government Administration

Security Engineer

Reston, VAHybridFull Time$140,000–$155,000 /yrPosted 3 days ago

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Required skills

  • AWS
  • security controls
  • vulnerability scanning
  • security testing
  • remediation tracking
  • ATO evidence
  • NIST 800-53
  • FedRAMP
  • continuous monitoring
  • threat detection

Nice to have

  • Security+
  • AWS Security Specialty
  • Federal ATO
  • AI security tooling

Role summary

The Security Engineer will implement and operate security controls on AWS for a federal filing platform. Responsibilities include performing security testing, supporting ATO evidence and continuous monitoring, remediating findings, and operating threat detection tooling. The role involves partnering with DevSecOps for automation, supporting incident response, and leveraging AI-assisted security tools. This position requires 3+ years of security engineering experience with cloud (AWS), vulnerability management, NIST 800-53/FedRAMP controls, and scripting/automation skills. A U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Clearance are mandatory. The role is hybrid in Reston, VA.

Description

Position Summary:

The Security Engineer implements and operates security controls on AWS. You will perform security testing, support ATO evidence and continuous monitoring, and remediate findings, helping keep a high-visibility federal filing platform secure and compliant.

Key Responsibilities:

- Implement and configure security controls across the AWS environment

- Perform vulnerability scanning, security testing, and remediation tracking

- Support ATO evidence collection against NIST 800-53 / FedRAMP controls

- Operate continuous-monitoring and threat-detection tooling

- Partner with DevSecOps to automate security in the pipeline

- Support incident response and forensics

- Leverage AI-assisted security tooling for detection and triage

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Inadev Corporation does not discriminate against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, or national origin

INTEGRITY AND COMPLIANCE NOTICE:

All information provided by applicants must be complete, truthful, and accurate. Any intentional misrepresentation of skills, experience, credentials, or identity may result in removal from consideration for this and future employment opportunities.

For positions supporting U.S. federal government contracts, applicants may be subject to background investigations and employment eligibility verification in accordance with federal regulations. Providing false information during this process may be subject to review and action as required under applicable federal laws and security regulations.

Inadev is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a federal contractor committed to compliance with all applicable EEO, OFCCP, and federal hiring standards.

Requirements

Non-Technical Requirements:

- Must be a U.S. Citizen.

- Must be willing to work a HYRBID Schedule (2 Days) in Reston, VA & client locations in the Washington D.C. area as required.

- Ability to pass a 7-year background check and obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Clearance

- Strong communication and presentation skills.

- Must be able to prioritize and self-start.

- Must be adaptable/flexible as priorities shift.

- Must be enthusiastic and have passion for learning and constant improvement.

- Must be open to collaboration, feedback and client asks.

- Must enjoy working with a vibrant team of outgoing personalities.

Required Qualifications:

- 3+ years of security engineering experience, including cloud (AWS)

- Experience with vulnerability management and security tooling

- Working knowledge of NIST 800-53 / FedRAMP controls

- Scripting/automation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

- Security certification (Security+, AWS Security Specialty, or similar)

- Federal ATO / continuous-monitoring experience

- Familiarity with AI-assisted security tooling

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