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SteerBridge

Security Engineer – Defense Aviation

Vienna, VA$115K - $130KPosted 2 days ago
Full-timeremote

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.

About the Role

SteerBridge Strategies is seeking a Security Engineer to support a mission-critical Defense Aviation platform operating within AWS GovCloud. This role will focus on securing cloud infrastructure, implementing security controls, monitoring threats, automating compliance, and maintaining secure access across federal aviation systems.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on security professional with experience in cloud security, system hardening, zero-trust architecture, and vulnerability remediation.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain secure, hardened Linux and Windows environments
  • Design and enforce least-privilege IAM policies and access controls
  • Support zero-trust network access (ZTNA) solutions such as Zscaler
  • Configure and monitor security logging, alerts, and cloud monitoring tools
  • Investigate and remediate security findings and misconfigurations
  • Support vulnerability management and compliance initiatives
  • Assist with incident response and forensic readiness activities
  • Develop security automation through scripting and infrastructure-as-code practices
  • Collaborate with engineers and architects to integrate security into cloud environments
  • Document security controls, procedures, and remediation guidance

About the Role

SteerBridge Strategies is seeking a Security Engineer to support a mission-critical Defense Aviation platform operating within AWS GovCloud. This role will focus on securing cloud infrastructure, implementing security controls, monitoring threats, automating compliance, and maintaining secure access across federal aviation systems.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on security professional with experience in cloud security, system hardening, zero-trust architecture, and vulnerability remediation.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain secure, hardened Linux and Windows environments
  • Design and enforce least-privilege IAM policies and access controls
  • Support zero-trust network access (ZTNA) solutions such as Zscaler
  • Configure and monitor security logging, alerts, and cloud monitoring tools
  • Investigate and remediate security findings and misconfigurations
  • Support vulnerability management and compliance initiatives
  • Assist with incident response and forensic readiness activities
  • Develop security automation through scripting and infrastructure-as-code practices
  • Collaborate with engineers and architects to integrate security into cloud environments
  • Document security controls, procedures, and remediation guidance
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 Strategies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.

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