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Insight Global Cyber Security Systems Engineer in Suffolk, Virginia
Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Cyber Security Systems Engineer I to support a DoD environment in the Hampton Roads area. This role focuses on continuous vulnerability assessment and secure configuration of enterprise systems in a clustered, cloud‑like environment. The ideal candidate has an active Secret clearance, a completed degree, and hands‑on exposure to vulnerability scanning and STIG hardening. This is not an RMF or ATO ownership role, but rather a steady‑state security engineering position supporting recurring approvals and ongoing system security.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-Supporting continuous vulnerability scanning of software and systems
-Reviewing scan results and triaging findings, including identifying false positives
-Performing STIG hardening using manual processes and limited automation
-Working in STIG Viewer to validate controls and document evidence and comments
-Assisting with remediation of security findings and validating fixes through re‑scans
-Supporting secure configuration baselines across Windows and/or Linux systems
-Contributing to security engineering efforts across the system lifecycle
-Helping maintain security posture in a clustered, cloud‑like -environment (Kubernetes‑type concepts)
-Documenting security controls, technical standards, and configuration decisions
Compensation:
$35/hr to $38hr.
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
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Skills and Requirements
-Active Secret security clearance
-Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
-Ability to work locally in the Hampton Roads / Suffolk area
-Experience or hands‑on exposure to continuous vulnerability scanning
-Familiarity with STIGs and secure configuration baselines
-Ability to work in STIG Viewer (or equivalent) to:
-Review controls
-Validate findings
-Document evidence and comments
-Experience triaging vulnerability findings, including identifying false positives
-Understanding of manual STIG hardening (automation is limited)
-Familiarity with security frameworks at a conceptual level (e.g., NIST)
-Ability to clearly communicate security findings and remediation steps
-Comfortable working in an ongoing, repeatable security assessment cycle
-Security+ certification -Prior DoD or government contracting experience
-Experience in clustered or cloud‑like environments (VM clusters, containers, Kubernetes‑type platforms)
-Windows or Linux operating system certification
-Hands‑on OS‑level hardening experience (Windows and/or Linux)
-Experience securing applications running in shared or clustered environments
-Familiarity with vulnerability remediation tracking and validation workflows
-Security certifications that supersede Security-Exposure to limited hardening automation tools or scripts
-Experience working alongside engineering or operations teams on remediation efforts