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Security Engineer

Careers Steampunk, McLean, VA

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McLean, VA, US
McLean, VA, US
McLean, VA, US
McLean, VA, US

Posted pay

$100K–$155K

a year

Location: McLean, VA
Work type: Not given
Level: Not given
Experience: 8+ years
Skills in the job text: Python
AWS
Java
Bash
Posted: Oct 1, 2026
Last check: 4 h ago
Job type: Security engineering

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Overview

Overview

Steampunk is searching for a Security Engineer to support a government customer. This role is a strong fit for hands-on engineers, including software developers, system administrators, and technical subject matter experts, who want to apply their technical depth to cybersecurity. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that the security posture documented in each system's security authorization is implemented and maintained at an acceptable level of risk.

Success in this role takes initiative, organization, a customer-service mindset, and the flexibility to adapt in a fast-paced, fluid environment. You'll communicate clearly and decisively with all levels of the organization, solve practical problems, and exercise sound judgment with sensitive and confidential information.As a Security Engineer, you'll be the technical expert that development and operations teams rely on to resolve vulnerabilities.

Your experience building software or running systems is what makes you effective: you'll understand what a finding means in the code or configuration, separate real risk from noise, and recommend fixes that teams can realistically implement. Rather than performing remediation yourself, you'll typically guide teams through it, tracking issues to closure and keeping systems compliant with federal requirements. If you want to keep coding, you'll find regular opportunities to do so, from building tools that automate compliance work to reviewing code (including AI-generated code) for vulnerabilities and validating fixes.

You'll also have access to the latest AI models to speed up development and vulnerability responses.

What you need

Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance
No degree and 8 years of relevant experience; OR
Bachelor's degree and 4 years of relevant experience; OR
Master's degree and 1 year of relevant experience
Must hold at least one professional certification relevant to the technical services provided
Demonstrated knowledge of security concepts, practices, and procedures that ensure the secure integration and operation of systems
Specialized knowledge and experience evaluating system, network, or infrastructure security controls against FISMA, FIPS, and NIST requirements
Knowledge and experience with vulnerability scanning execution, assessment, and analysis
Knowledge and experience with application security, database security, and network security
Knowledge and experience using Splunk in an enterprise environment
Ability to assess and weigh current and evolving security threats in an operational environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain technical risk to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to come into our Tysons office 1 day/week

Nice to have

Hands-on background in software development, system administration, or DevOps engineering
An information technology certification related to your subject matter expertise, such as a security certification (e.g., CISSP, CGRC, CSSLP, CCSP, SecurityX), a development certification (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE Developer, AWS Certified Developer – Associate), or a systems or cloud certification (e.g., RHCE, CKA, AWS Certified Security – Specialty)
Proven experience as an Information Security Engineer, including current experience providing security support to DHS
In-depth knowledge of federal cybersecurity regulations and standards
Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell, or Bash)
Strong understanding of security infrastructure, risk management, and compliance
Proficiency in security tools, technologies, and best practices
Extensive specialized knowledge of cloud engineering or application design and development, with experience supporting systems hosted in cloud environments
Knowledge and experience with operating systems and network engineering (e.g., LAN and WAN)
Experience supporting systems and applications in Agile and DevOps environments

Contributions

Review the security architecture of new systems, applications, and technologies, drawing on your development and infrastructure experience to identify and mitigate potential risks
Recommend appropriate mitigation measures and advise on design trade-offs, weighing potential impact against cost and benefit
Monitor and respond to DHS Information Security Vulnerability Management (ISVM) alerts, working with system teams to analyze vulnerabilities and drive them to remediation
Proactively monitor and update Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), working with developers and administrators to resolve weaknesses by their scheduled completion dates
Evaluate waivers and risk acceptance memos, bringing technical judgment to the management of system risk
Monitor the gates in the System Lifecycle Management (SLM) process and brief the customer on outstanding issues and risks before concurrence on system readiness
Participate in DevSecOps activities for assigned systems, helping teams integrate security into their Agile and DevOps processes
Proactively ensure security requirements are included throughout the development lifecycle (Waterfall, Agile, or DevSecOps)
Ensure configuration management (CM) processes are followed so that changes do not introduce new security risks
Conduct an annual assessment in accordance with the DHS Information Security Performance Plan
Review and update security authorization documents as needed and on the required schedule
Perform system self-assessments as part of the customer's Ongoing Authorization program
Provide audit support for assigned systems (financial, OMB Circular A-123, FISMA, DHS, internal, and others) before, during, and after each audit
Maintain knowledge of the hardware and software inventory within authorization boundaries
Use DHS-mandated enterprise information assurance (IA) compliance tools

About Careers Steampunk

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $100,000 to $155,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com.

Legal notes

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.

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This base pay is below the median for security engineering jobs in other US places with no level in the job title.

Median: $158K a year
Other jobs in the group: 490

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