Cyber Security Engineer - ACAS (Onsite)

ASRC Federal NetCentric Technology is hiring a Cyber Security Engineer – ACAS (ONSITE) to support a key federal government client. This role requires an active Secret Security Clearance and will be embedded within a Governance and Compliance team, responsible for maintaining the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) toolset and overseeing vulnerability management efforts in alignment with RMF requirements. This is a full-time onsite position, with work performed Monday through Friday at the client site in Seaside, California.


Responsibilities:

• ACAS Management: Will assist in the design, development, and implementation strategy for the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) in support of meeting security objectives for cloud infrastructure and enterprise networks environments.

• Vulnerability Management: Lead configuration and optimization of ACAS policies, writing scripts (Bash, Python), and performing root cause analysis to resolve issues.

◦ Develop vulnerability policies, custom alerts, scan policies, and ticketing workflows.

◦ Cross-reference weekly IAVM (Information Assurance Vulnerability Management) compliance reports with ACAS scan results to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.

◦ Support cybersecurity reviews and audits to ensure systems meet DoD 8140 and 8570 compliance standards.

• Governance and Compliance: Support ISSO/ISSM/SO activity task to ensure proper documentation for Authority to Operate (ATO) and Continuous Monitoring are maintained and updated.

• Detection and Response: Participate in cross-functional activities to assess operational impact of enterprise systems as identified in U.S. Cyber Command (USCC) and Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) directives.

• Reporting and Documentation: Assist in the generation and maintenance of cybersecurity RMF artifacts such as System Security Plans, POA&M (Plans of Action & Milestones), and security CONOPS (Concept of Operations).

• Continuous Process Improvement: Regularly review and update vulnerability management processes and procedures (SOP) based on lessons learned from routine and event-oriented incidents in accordance with DoD regulations, directives, and industry best practices.


Required Skills:

• Deep understanding of Information Technology (IT) systems configuration within the Department of Defense (DoD) and extensive hands-on experience with ACAS tools to ensure the security and compliance of cloud infrastructure and enterprise environments.

• Familiarity with tools such as ESS, Microsoft Defender, Splunk, Tanium and Burp Suite capabilities and how these tools complement one another in support cybersecurity support services.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Active Secret Clearance and

• Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or greater, including at least one of the following certifications in good standing: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, CASP+CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, or CCSP.
• DISA ACAS certification

• 6+ years of relevant IT or Cybersecurity experience, including 4+ years of hands-on expertise managing the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)suite throughout its lifecycle—from initial deployment, configuration, and integration into enterprise networks to continuous monitoring, maintenance, and optimization. This includes proficiency in configuring scan policies, customizing dashboards, managing Tenable Nessus scans, Security Center reporting, and ensuring seamless updates to maintain compliance and efficiency.

• Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems, with proficiency in scripting languages like Bash and Python for automation, troubleshooting, and ACAS tool customization to meet organizational needs.

• Experience in vulnerability management, including interpreting and remediating ACAS scan results, managing IAVM compliance reporting, analyzing system vulnerabilities, and ensuring full lifecycle security solutions using ACAS to maintain enterprise network integrity.

• Proven ability to generate security artifacts (e.g., POA&M, CONOPS, security plans), implement end-to-end ACAS solutions, and collaborate effectively in team environments to address evolving cybersecurity threats and challenges.

• This is a onsite (5-days per week onsite)in Seaside, California.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. This position is offering a pay range of $135,500 – $147,095 depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. Benefits offered