Systems Security Engineer (IA)
Company: CompQsoft, Inc.
Role summary
Systems Security Engineer (IA) is a role at CompQsoft, Inc. in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-21. Experience level: 10+.
- Job title
- Systems Security Engineer (IA)
- Company
- CompQsoft, Inc.
- Location
- Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Cybersecurity
- Experience level
- 10+
- Date posted
- 2026-08-21
You’ll be playing a critical role in safeguarding complex infrastructure for the federal government, making this a great fit if you enjoy high-stakes security work. The team values seasoned expertise and offers the chance to lead critical Information Assurance efforts in a stable, mission-driven environment.
Job description
Description
Job Title: Systems Security Engineer (IA)
Location: Fort Meade, MD (Onsite)
Security Clearance: Active Secret
Certification: IAT Level II (Security+ CE or equivalent) or willing to obtain within 3 months of joining
CompQsoft is seeking an experienced Systems Security Engineer to support the MANDO Information Assurance (IA) team. The selected candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure information systems while ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies, RMF requirements, and industry security standards.
Key Responsibilities
· Design, implement, and maintain secure system architectures and security controls.
· Support system security engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle.
· Perform vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation activities.
· Apply and validate security configurations, patches, and DISA STIGs.
· Monitor systems for security events, identify risks, and support incident response activities.
· Support RMF, ATO, and continuous monitoring (ConMon) activities.
· Develop and maintain security documentation, including SSPs, POA&Ms, SARs, and related artifacts.
· Collaborate with ISSOs, system administrators, network engineers, and project teams to implement security controls.
· Ensure compliance with DoD, DISA, NIST, and organizational cybersecurity requirements.
· Participate in security assessments, audits, and risk management activities.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
· 10+ years of experience in Systems Security Engineering, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
· IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent), or willingness to obtain within 3 months of joining.
· Experience supporting DoD information systems and cybersecurity requirements.
· Knowledge of RMF, NIST SP 800-53, DoD cybersecurity policies, and DISA STIGs.
· Experience with vulnerability management, security compliance, and continuous monitoring.
· Experience with Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
· Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience supporting DISA programs or enterprise environments.
· Experience with ACAS, eMASS, SIEM, or similar cybersecurity tools.
· Experience with cloud security, virtualization, or enterprise network security.
· Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, ISSEP, or other advanced security certifications.
CompQsoft provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and in the working environment to all employees and applicants. CompQsoft does not take any non-merit factors like race, color, religion, sex (gender), mental/physical disability, and age into account for purposes of recruitment, hiring and development.