A national security software contractorHiring

Senior Security Engineer

  • Remote, worldwide
  • Senior
  • Posted 2 weeks ago
In one line

Security engineering role for defense and intelligence software, guiding teams on RMF, STIGs and NIST compliance; mid-level with leadership duties.

About the role

Advises application teams on the security impact of software changes, runs risk and vulnerability assessments, and checks that controls meet Air Force and DoD standards.

At a glance

Pay
Not stated in the posting
Remote scope
Remote, worldwide
Seniority
Senior
Skills
Risk Management Framework, DISA STIGs, FIPS 140-2, NIST, Cyber Security
Posted
13 Oct 2026
Last checked
28 Oct 2026

What you will do

  • Advise application teams on security risks in proposed and actual software changes.
  • Run vulnerability and risk assessments and recommend mitigations.
  • Review architectures and data flows to find security gaps and validate fixes.

What they look for

  • At least three years of DoD network engineering or management.
  • At least three years of dedicated cyber security work.
  • IAT Level II or IAT III certification at minimum.
  • Familiarity with RMF, DISA STIGs, FIPS 140-2 and NIST principles.

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Is this a remote job, and where can I work from?

Yes. The posting lists Senior Security Engineer as a remote role open to candidates worldwide.

What does this job pay?

No pay range is stated in the posting.

What experience is needed?

It is a senior role. The posting asks for: at least three years of DoD network engineering or management; at least three years of dedicated cyber security work; IAT Level II or IAT III certification at minimum. Skills it names include Risk Management Framework, DISA STIGs, FIPS 140-2, NIST.

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