Security Engineer/Architect

Emagine IT, Inc.

. Establish system information requirements and design security architecture covering software, hardware, communications, present and future cross-functional requirements, and interfaces .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRockville • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $0 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise security architecture, including the design and implementation of security solutions compliant with open systems architecture standards. Proficient in CI/CD security tooling, automated configuration management, and developing security metrics dashboards.

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Enterprise Security ArchitectureCI/CD Security ToolingNIST OSCALAnsibleGitLab

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Hard Skills

Security Architecture DesignSecurity EngineeringSystem AdministrationAutomated Configuration ManagementSecurity ScanningVulnerability AssessmentControl Catalog DevelopmentSecurity Metrics Dashboard DevelopmentDevSecOps WorkflowsAWS Cloud Security

Tools & Technologies

GitLabAnsiblePower BISIEMIDSCDMGRC

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Suitability DeterminationGovernment PIV Card

Industry Keywords

OMB M-24-04SSDFSBOMZero TrustFederal DevSecOps Programs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish system information requirements and design security architecture covering software, hardware, communications, present and future cross-functional requirements, and interfaces
Ensure solutions comply with open systems architecture standards, applicable reference models, and Agency enterprise architecture
Evaluate workflow, organizational, and planning problems and develop corrective actions
Design and implement GitLab CI/CD security scanning, including SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, secret detection, and security gates
Generate OMB M-24-04 and SSDF attestation artifacts and SBOMs
Convert Department and agency security settings into automated configuration management using tools such as Ansible within 6 months of award
Build and maintain NIST CSF and Enterprise Security Metrics Dashboards using SIEM, IDS, CDM, GRC, and tool data
Develop OSCAL-formatted control catalogs, baselines, SSPs, and assessment artifacts validated against the OSCAL schema
Provide architecture reviews and technical solutions for vulnerability findings and security gaps
Support GRC tool deployment, Zero Trust implementation, PQC inventory, and AI security assessments
Collaborate with Government infrastructure teams on DevSecOps workflows and automated security configuration for on-premises and cloud infrastructure
Document automation in version-controlled repositories with runbooks for the COR and infrastructure team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree
At least 5 years of enterprise security architecture, security engineering, and system administration experience
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust suitability determination
Ability to obtain a Government PIV card
Must sign the Government Contractor Non-Disclosure Agreement and Government Rules of Behavior before receiving access to Government systems or data
Must complete Government security awareness, privacy, and records management training before performing work and annually thereafter
Hands-on experience with CI/CD security tooling, infrastructure/configuration as code, and AWS cloud security preferred
GitLab, Ansible, and Power BI experience preferred
Experience with NIST OSCAL, SSDF, SBOM, and federal DevSecOps programs preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development and certification support
Government-furnished equipment