Security Engineer (Full-Time, On-Site) Aviation
Company: SteerBridge
Location: Vienna
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
SteerBridge Strategies is a modern technology company delivering
innovative, mission?focused solutions to the U.S. Government and
private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition,
digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver
agile, commercial?grade capabilities that accelerate operational
effectiveness and drive measurable mission success. At the core of
SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership,
problem?solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every
project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we
cultivate it , creating meaningful career pathways for veterans,
military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for
advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.
SteerBridge is seeking experienced Security Engineers to ensure the
security of infrastructure and systems being leveraged to help
customers achieve their mission. The ideal Security Engineer will
have well rounded experience in network operations, systems
administration, log analysis, blue team defense & incident
response, and threat & vulnerability analysis. The Security
Engineer will support multiple projects with diverse technology
stacks and will have the opportunity to be the frontline defense
for missions that make a difference. · Must be a U.S. Citizen. ·
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information
Systems, or a related field. · An active Secret security clearance
or the ability to obtain one is required. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE /
QUALIFICATIONS · 5 years of cybersecurity engineering experience in
federal, military, or large enterprise environments. · Familiarity
with one or more of the following frameworks: NIST SP 800, CNSSI,
SOC · Experience with system hardening network security, encryption
protocols, vulnerability scanning, and incident response ·
Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) in secure
environments. · Experience with the following methodologies and
tools: SIEM, XDR, SAST/DAST, STIG, SCAP · Experience implementing
and managing identity and access management controls, including
role-based, attribute-based, and federated access models, ensuring
least-privilege enforcement and secure authorization across
architectures and access governance practices. · Experience with
log aggregation and correlation Preferred: · CCNA-Security,
Security CE, or CISSP · Familiarity with Federal Executive and
Military security requirements and IT systems. · Strong written and
verbal communication skills with the ability to produce audit-ready
documentation (such as Incident Reports and Test Reports). ·
Proficiency with Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Tenable/Nessus,
CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender Endpoint · Proficiency with
securing AI-based tools · Experience coordinating with ISSOs,
ISSEs, and federal security teams. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES · Plan,
implement, and monitor on-premises and virtual network services and
systems · Configure and maintain systems in compliance with
organizational security policies and procedures including: · User
account management · System configuration · Backup and recovery ·
Develop and harden secure solutions across cloud and hybrid
infrastructures in support of mission essential systems. · Review
and enforce NIST 800-53 controls and System Security Plans (SSPs)
in support of the ATO process. · Perform vulnerability
identification and remediation processes to reduce exposure to
system threats. · Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and
compliance teams to enforce secure design principles. · Contribute
to the creation of security documentation, policies, and control
evidence. · Participate in security audits, penetration testing,
and incident response events. · Implement and enforce data
protection, encryption, and identity/access controls. · Employees
in this role are responsible for safeguarding sensitive information
and must adhere to all organizational security and privacy
policies, ensuring the protection, proper handling, and
confidentiality of data at all times. $142,000 - $179,000 a year
Salary is commensurate with experience. We may use artificial
intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process,
such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing
responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not
replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made
by humans. If you would like more information about how your data
is processed, please contact us.
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