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Information Systems Security Engineer HPC
Security Engineer
Secure and maintain HPC infrastructure for mission‑critical national security operations, leveraging AWS, Linux, and advanced vulnerability management to protect data and systems.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage security controls across high‑performance computing clusters and associated cloud environments.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security audits to identify and remediate risks.
- Develop and enforce incident response plans, coordinating with cross‑functional teams to contain and mitigate security incidents.
- Collaborate with system administrators and developers to integrate security best practices into CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows.
- Monitor security events using SIEM tools, analyze logs, and produce actionable threat intelligence reports.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience securing HPC or large‑scale distributed computing environments.
- Proficiency with AWS security services (IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, Security Hub) and Linux system hardening.
- Strong knowledge of network security, firewalls, VPNs, and encryption technologies.
- Hands‑on experience with vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, OpenVAS) and incident response frameworks.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical setting.
Skills
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