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Information Assurance / Security Engineer, Associate

AMERICAN SYSTEMS
Posted 8 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Dunn Loring, VA 22027, US

Salary

$80,000 - $90,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • We are seeking an Associate Information Security Engineer to enhance our enterprise cyber security operations by designing and integrating cloud security solutions.
  • The ideal candidate should have at least 1-3 years of experience in information security operations and a solid foundation in cybersecurity principles.
  • Key responsibilities include implementing security solutions in SaaS and IaaS environments, automating security tasks through scripting, and supporting incident response activities.
  • The salary for this position ranges from USD $80,000 to USD $90,000 per year, with actual compensation determined by various factors.
  • Candidates must be U.S. citizens and capable of obtaining a security clearance, with participation in hackathons and CTF competitions considered a plus.

Overview

We are looking for an Associate Information Security Engineer to work in enterprise cyber security operations environment designing and integrating cloud security solutions, assisting in incident response activities, supporting proactive threat hunting efforts, and working on cyber security projects and tasks. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in cybersecurity principles, experience automating security tasks through scripting, and an understanding of how to embed security into modern cloud and DevOps workflows. This role also supports incident investigation, threat detection, and security tool evaluation and deployment.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain security solutions in SaaS and IaaS environments
  • Write scripts to incorporate security into the DevOps lifecycle, including leveraging AI to improve security
  • Work with the SOC team to respond to security incidents
  • Investigate security alerts and event logs to identify root cause and mitigation plans
  • Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to identify suspicious behavior, emerging threats, and gaps in detection coverage
  • Evaluate security solutions to determine best fit and see them through deployment phase
  • Manage tasks and projects, track progress, and report on them

Qualifications

  • Experience working in information security operations
  • Experience in writing scripts to automate security tasks and integrate various cloud solutions, preferably in Microsoft cloud environments
  • Solid understanding of security operations and compliance environment with experience in managing multiple tasks and driving security initiatives within the IT group
  • Participation and standing in hackathons and CTF competitions a plus
  • Off-hours support on as-needed basis
  • US Citizenship and capable of getting a clearance

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $80,000.00/Yr. - USD $90,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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