Systems Engineer - Level 3

Security/Systems EngineerLocation: William J Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace Employment Type: Hybrid (must be able to work onsite most of the time at the FAA Atlantic City, NJ)Responsibilities:Security/Systems Engineer 10-15 years of experience with FAA systems and telecommunications infrastructure in support of Aeronautical Information Systems in the FAA National Airspace System (NAS).Respond to Department of Transportation and FAA Data Calls as necessary to resolve Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV).Work onsite at FAA's William J. Hughes Technical Center (3-4 days/week) along-side FAA's Security Lead and Program Managers.Support efforts related to NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and develop, review and maintain ATO documentation packages including: System Security Plans (SSPs); Security Assessment Reports (SARs); Authorization Packages, and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms).Respond to data calls, audit inquiries, and compliance reviews in support of IG assessments, FISMA reporting, and agency-level oversight activities.Participate in Stakeholder Coordination & Meetings to communicate security risks, control gaps, and remediation priorities in clear, actionable terms to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Create, maintain, and track Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) items through full remediation lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, milestone currency, and timely escalation of overdue items.Review vulnerability scan outputs and coordinate remediation efforts with system owners and DevSecOps/engineering teams.Support Vulnerability Scanning & In-House Scanning Infrastructure (e.g. Nessus, OpenSCAP)Qualifications - Minimum Required: PSS Systems Engineer 3 - Bachelor's Degree and 15+ years experience, or MS plus 10+ years experiencePrevious Experience Required: Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:NIST RMF / FedRAMP / FISMA FAA & DOT policiesVulnerability scanning platformsSCAP / STIG compliance toolingPOA&M lifecycle managementMonitor and manage Linux systems (RHEL) and infrastructureData call & audit responseRisk communication & prioritizationDocumentation & technical writingStakeholder communication & briefingsQualities:Self starter, willing to learnOrganized and strong communication skillsTeamwork and Cross-functional project coordinationAS&T is an EOE/AA Disability/Veteran AS&T is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment in any form. AS&T will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. If you are interested in applying for employment and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us.AS&T is an EOE - M/F/D/V AS&T Offers a first class benefits package, competitive salary and bonus incentives.