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System Security Engineer- Senior - C2IN

JANUS Research Group
Aberdeen Proving Ground, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Mar 2026

About the role

Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.

System Security Engineer- Senior

Supporting CPE C2IN SEPM

Location: US-MD-Aberdeen

Salary: Commensurate with Education/Experience

Clearance: DoD Secret

Overview

System Security Engineer- Senior (CPE C2IN APEO):

Janus Research Group is currently seeking a Senior System Security Engineer (SSE) to support the CPE C2IN contract in Aberdeen, MD. The SSE will support, coordinate, and implement the organization's computer information security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure. Review violations of computer security procedures to eliminate violations.

Responsibilities

  • Review, research, and evaluate cybersecurity system architecture in accordance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-53, Department of Defense (DoD) Risk Management Framework (RMF), and Army policies
  • Perform tactical cyber security vulnerability reviews for computer hardware, systems software, and computer system architecture, and integration to include the evaluation of tactical network integration and satellite communications
  • Validate and assess Information Systems Cybersecurity controls for threat and cybersecurity events related to tactical and acquisition systems that impact the systems cybersecurity posture
  • Perform periodic reviews to determine the security posture of CPE C2IN APEO acquisition systems and tactical networks to ensure compliance with all NIST, DoD, and Army policies
  • Provide recommendations in support of cybersecurity for Assessment and Authorization (A&A) implementation of the RMF process for tactical systems and networks

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in appropriate scientific, engineering, or computer related discipline
  • 8 years of Cybersecurity experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience with cybersecurity policies and implementation
  • Experience with Army C5ISR systems
  • Certified in accordance with DoDD 8140.01 and DoD 8570.01-M
  • Experience with the Risk Management Framework - Required
  • Experience with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) – Required
  • Prior experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines is a nice to have.
  • Experience with commercial Cloud technologies like AWS, Azure and Google, is a nice to have.
  • Experience with tools such as STIG Viewer, ACAS, Nessus, and Elastic Stack, Software Code Analysis tools ( SonarQube, Fortify, Black Duck, Codacy, etc), Container Scanners (Trivy, Snyk, Grype, Clair, etc) .

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must have an active security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Judy Pagac, Chief Human Resources Officer at judy.pagac@janusresearch.us or calling (706) 364-9100. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to apply

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