System Engineer -BP
Hanover-Howard County, Howard County, Maryland, 21098, USA
Listed on 2026-11-01
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IT/Tech
Systems Administrator, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, Unix/Linux
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI W/ FULL SCOPE POLYGRAPH SECURITY CLEARANCE (U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED)
Responsibilities- Deploy, configure, and maintain Tenable Nessus Security Center and vulnerability scanners.
- Implement Ansible in Linux environments to automate administrative and operational tasks using playbooks.
- Develop, implement, and maintain automation scripts to streamline recurring system administration, security, and operational activities.
- Update, maintain, and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical documentation, and system configuration records.
- Harden Windows and Linux operating systems in accordance with applicable security policies, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and SELinux requirements.
- Maintain patch management infrastructure, repositories, and security content, including Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), YUM repositories, Big Fix libraries, McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) content, and Red Hat Satellite servers.
- Generate security and vulnerability reports, analyze findings, and remediate vulnerabilities throughout the enterprise environment.
- Deploy and manage ePO security policies and endpoint security configurations.
- Apply Windows security updates using WSUS, Big Fix, or other approved enterprise patch management solutions.
- Administer and troubleshoot Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), DNS, DHCP, and SSL/TLS.
- Tenable Nessus Security Center and Nessus scanners.
- Ansible playbooks for Linux automation and configuration management.
- Power Shell, Bash, Python, Big Fix Action Script, and Big Fix Relevance language.
- WSUS, Big Fix(Must Have), NESSUS and McAfee ePO.
- Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)8/9 and Windows Server 2022/2025, Active Directory, GPO, DNS, DHCP, and SSL/TLS.
Shall have a minimum of Twenty (20) years’ experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is required.
Desired ExperienceFive (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
EducationA Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related professional engineering discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Compensation:
We are committed to providing fair and competitive compensation. The salary range for this position is $78,000 to $250,000 per year. This range reflects the compensation offered across the locations where we hire. The exact salary will be determined based on the candidate's work location, specific role, skill set, and level of expertise.
- Health Coverage:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Additional Insurance:
Basic Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization Indemnity, and Pet Insurance - Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid Time Off:
Generous PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and more - Wellness:
Access to wellness programs and mental health support - Professional Development:
Opportunities for growth, including tuition reimbursement
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Employee referral programs
- Bonus opportunities
- Technology allowance
- A diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
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