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HHS - Sr. Systems Engineer (Security)

cFocus Software is a leading provider of cybersecurity compliance and enterprise IT services focused on federal government agencies, dedicated to ensuring secure cloud operations.

cFocus Software Incorporated

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cFocus Software seeks a Sr. Systems Engineer (Security) to join our program supporting the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) This position is remote. This position requires the ability a Public Trust clearance.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in systems engineering with a focus on security infrastructure.
  • Strong experience with Windows Server, Linux (e.g., Red Hat Enterprise Linux), and virtualization platforms.
  • Hands-on experience supporting enterprise security tools and SOC infrastructure.
  • Strong understanding of NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, and federal cybersecurity requirements.
  • Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex system, integration, and performance issues.
  • Active CISSP, GCED, GSEC, GCIA, AWS, or Red Hat Certification (preferred).
Duties:
  • Engineer, deploy, configure, and maintain the underlying infrastructure for security tools and platforms within the HRSA SOC and IT environment.
  • Support enterprise security tooling including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, vulnerability management, forensic, and monitoring platforms.
  • Design and implement high availability, redundancy, and failover configurations for mission-critical security systems.
  • Perform system performance tuning, capacity planning, and optimization for security infrastructure.
  • Design and maintain integration architectures between security tools and HRSA IT systems to improve monitoring and response capabilities.
  • Engineer automation solutions and scripts to streamline security operations and reduce manual processes.
  • Support infrastructure changes following HRSA change management processes, including development of technical implementation and rollback plans.
  • Create, update, and maintain system architecture diagrams, SOPs, configuration baselines, network diagrams, and system inventories.
  • Document engineering workflows, deployment procedures, testing protocols, and configuration standards.
  • Collaborate with Security Architects, SOC personnel, Network Operations, Cloud teams, and ISSOs to resolve complex technical issues.
  • Support vulnerability remediation, incident response, and system recovery activities from an engineering perspective.
  • Participate in audits, assessments, and compliance reviews by providing engineering evidence and technical explanations.
  • Ensure systems meet NIST SP 800-53 control requirements and support continuous monitoring objectives.
  • Provide technical recommendations for modernization, tool enhancement, and infrastructure improvements.

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cFocus Software is a technologically advanced service provider dedicated to delivering FISMA, RMF, and FedRAMP compliance solutions, along with extensive cloud and enterprise IT services aimed at federal government agencies. Established in 2006, cFocus Software has amassed over 15 years of experience in this niche, showcasing a robust portfolio that includes our exclusive ATO as a Service™ offering. This groundbreaking solution automates the often-complex compliance processes required for federal contracts. By streamlining FISMA, RMF, and FedRAMP compliance, we enable agencies to focus their resources on their primary missions while maintaining strict adherence to security standards.

Our commitment to excellence is further demonstrated through our partnerships with key industry leaders such as Microsoft, AWS, and ServiceNow, positioning us as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and AWS Technology Partner among others. This allows us not only to leverage cutting-edge technologies but also to develop comprehensive multi-cloud strategies that align with modern government initiatives. At cFocus Software, we pride ourselves on our responsiveness to client needs and our dedication to superb customer service, ensuring that every federal agency we work with can achieve their operational goals efficiently and securely.

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