Security Engineer

TSGi is seeking a Security Engineer to support a large-scale federal travel and expense modernization initiative serving civilian government agencies. This role will be responsible for implementing and maintaining security controls across a cloud-based environment, supporting compliance requirements, and protecting mission-critical systems and data. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience securing FedRAMP or FISMA Moderate environments, strong AWS GovCloud knowledge, and the ability to translate technical security decisions into compliance-ready documentation.

Candidates local to Herndon, VA are preferred and will be expected to work onsite four (4) days per week. Fully remote candidates will also be considered; however, West Coast candidates will not be considered.

Per our Federal government contract, candidates must be U.S. Citizens able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls across cloud and application environments.
• Monitor systems for suspicious activity and investigate security alerts and incidents.
• Lead incident response activities, including containment, remediation, recovery, and post-incident analysis.
• Support vulnerability management, system hardening, patch management, and configuration compliance efforts.
• Review automation workflows, scripts, and system changes to ensure adherence to secure development practices.
• Collaborate with engineering and compliance teams to document security controls and support authorization and assessment activities.
• Prepare security reports and recommendations for technical and business stakeholders.

• 5+ years of security engineering experience supporting FedRAMP or FISMA Moderate systems in an AWS GovCloud environment.
• Hands-on experience with UiPath architecture, including Orchestrator, attended and unattended robots, credential stores, queues, and robot host deployments.
• Experience designing service account strategies, credential vaulting, RBAC, separation of duties, and audit logging controls.
• Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 Moderate controls, particularly within the AC, AU, CM, IA, and SC control families.
• Experience with STIG and CIS hardening, vulnerability scanning, patch management, and configuration management.
• Experience supporting Secure SDLC processes and conducting code reviews for automation workflows and scripts.
• Ability to translate technical implementation decisions into security and compliance documentation for assessment and authorization efforts.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Per our Federal government contract, candidates must be U.S. Citizens able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Compensation:

• W2 Hourly rate starts at $70. Pay rates are based on experience, qualifications, location, and certifications, and are subject to change at any time.
• Benefits vary by compensation type and may include paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and additional optional benefits.

4 Reasons to Join The Squires Group, Inc.:
1. Our Commitment to You - We offer competitive pay, multi-year projects, and a list of exciting clients.
2. Work-Life Balance - We work hard; we work smart and have quality time for family and "life."
3. Golden Rule - We treat our consultants the way we want to be treated: with integrity, professionalism, and trust.
4. We Care About You – We help you meet your career goals and continuously support your efforts in the field.

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The Squires Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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