Cybersecurity - System Engineer - Docker, Python, Linux

Erias Ventures•Fort Meade, MD

1d•$230,000 - $260,000

About The Position

The System Engineer shall be responsible for constructing, annotating, and publishing results throughout Phase 1. This includes configuring Docker containers to operate various AI models within both classified and unclassified networks and ensuring that CSSP monitoring tools can effectively observe these systems. They will dedicate considerable effort to integrating our AI detection capabilities into existing CSSP security tools, including developing custom Splunk data inputs, formulating Suricata rules for AI traffic patterns, and creating automated workflows within the IC. A significant aspect of their responsibilities involves bridging the gap between the AI domain and security operations, assisting CSSP analysts in comprehending system behaviors when AI functions deviate from traditional applications. Additionally, they will document all processes in accordance with systems engineering standards to ensure traceability of requirements from testing scenarios to actual security objectives.

Requirements

Minimum fourteen (14) years' experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Docker containerization experience
API integration and system-to-system communication
Python or Bash scripting
Linux system administration
A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required.
Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk) or IDS tools (Suricata)
Understanding of AI/ML workloads and resource patterns
Security clearance or clearance eligible
Prior DoD/IC experience
Atlassian Suite Experience (Confluence/JIRA)
Will work in both classified and unclassified environments
Will integrate with existing CSSP security tools (Splunk, Suricata, Carbon Black)
Will deploy AI models in Docker for testing (open-source models like Llama, Mistral)
Will work alongside SOC analysts to validate monitoring capabilities

Responsibilities

Constructing, annotating, and publishing results throughout Phase 1.
Configuring Docker containers to operate various AI models within both classified and unclassified networks.
Ensuring that CSSP monitoring tools can effectively observe these systems.
Integrating AI detection capabilities into existing CSSP security tools.
Developing custom Splunk data inputs.
Formulating Suricata rules for AI traffic patterns.
Creating automated workflows within the IC.
Bridging the gap between the AI domain and security operations.
Assisting CSSP analysts in comprehending system behaviors when AI functions deviate from traditional applications.
Documenting all processes in accordance with systems engineering standards to ensure traceability of requirements from testing scenarios to actual security objectives.

Benefits

Above Market Hourly Pay
11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees
Company subsidized Medical Coverage
100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage
100% Company Paid Long Term Disability , Short Term Disability , and Group Life Insurance
Monthly Wellness Reimbursement
Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off
Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement
Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies
Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
Onboarding and Annual Swag
Company Paid Professional Development and Training