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Principal System Security Engineer

$75 - $92 per hour

Innova Solutions

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Principal System Security Engineer

Position type: Full Time, Contract
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Fullerton, CA

As a Principal System Security Engineer , you will:
Day to Day Responsibilities:
  • Interact with the customer to define SSE requirements, solutions, trades, costs, implementation, system impacts, and effectiveness
  • Develop plans and estimates, task execution, project tracking, reporting, and risk identification and mitigation plans
  • Ensure compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls.
  • Consult and assist program management with SSE architecture and issues.
  • Support the development of bids and proposals.
  • Define security development and test efforts implementation of security controls of networking devices, databases, operating systems, and hardware and software component Integrate cybersecurity development activities.
  • Develop top-level system requirements and flow down requirements and implementation concepts to subsystem.
  • Understand and comply with DoD technology release and export licensing policies.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • An active Secret clearance is required.
  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree in science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Experience in System Security Engineering, computer technology reverse engineering, program protection, cybersecurity or embedded security.
  • Experience in generating systems requirements, design and architecture artifacts, plans and/or policies.
  • Experience in designing, implementing, testing and fielding real-time embedded security-oriented solutions on Department of Defense (DoD) programs with secure systems technologies, methodologies, policies and guidelines.
  • Experience in using and configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems.
  • Experience in leading or managing teams.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
  • Experience in designing, implementing, testing and fielding real-time embedded security-oriented solutions on Department of Defense (DoD) programs with secure systems technologies, methodologies, policies and guidelines
  • Usage of information security toolsets including anti-virus, Vulnerability Assessment, HIDS/ NIDS. host-based or endpoint security solutions, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) and centralized auditing tools familiarity with Splunk is preferred
  • Linux Bash scripting or Python scripting experience
  • Security systems engineering involving various computer hardware and software S/W operating system and application solutions in both a stand-alone and in LAN/WAN configurations
  • DoDI 8570.01-M IAT Level II Compliant Certification (e.g. Security+, CISSP, or equivalent)
  • Security features and/or vulnerability analysis of various operating systems as defined by Intelligence agencies
  • Experience with IT and/or network and system security administration, including operating system security configuration and account management, best practices for UNIX, MS Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, or CISCO Systems
  • Understanding of Systems Engineering requirements, specifications, and Experience implementing DoD and Federal IA Certification and Accreditation Processes, IA controls and developing and maintaining associated certification and accreditation documentation
  • Familiar with Program Protection Plan (PPP) required by DoDI 5000.02 and DoDI 5200.39.
  • Experience working on U.S. Government contract proposals as an Information Assurance Engineer subject matter expert.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!
This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis.
Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW.
Thank you!

Dheerendar Gadidesi
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PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $75.00 -$92.00 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:
  • Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
  • Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
  • One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
  • One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
  • Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
  • One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
  • AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

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Innova Solutions offers a referral bonus for qualified Ambassadors who refer eligible referrals. Submit referrals at and earn $250-$1,000 per referral.
Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.
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