Security Engineer

Job Posting: Security Engineer - All Levels (Government Contract)
Location: Remote
Clearance: Must be able to obtain Public Trust
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary

Seeking Security Engineers at all levels to support the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Security Operations program. Positions are available from associate to senior level, with placement based on skills and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and improve enterprise security capabilities for compliance, detection, and incident response.
• Monitor and analyze security events to identify, investigate, and respond to threats.
• Support compliance activities, including scanning, documentation, remediation tracking, and required assessments.
• Collaborate with technical teams to resolve security issues and strengthen cloud security posture.
• Contribute to automation initiatives and explore AI-driven capabilities to enhance operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate documentation for processes, configurations, and incident response activities.

Qualifications

• 1-5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, or related technical roles (entry to senior levels considered).
• Experience in one or more security domains: compliance, detection, incident response, or operations management.
• Experience with cloud security in AWS and/or Azure, including federal governance and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, ARS).
• Background in government IT environments (CMS or HHS required).
• Experience with automation, scripting, and emerging AI applications for security operations.
• Strong communication and documentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, GSEC, AWS Security Specialty, CISSP) preferred.

Education

• Minimum Education: BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.

ABOUT US

Precise Software Solutions, Inc., an SBA 8(a) program participant, is an innovative small business with a proven record of success delivering quality services and solutions to government organizations. A CMMI Level 3 company, Precise serves as a trusted advisor to senior technology executives and helps government agencies enhance and expand their information technology capabilities. Precise helps their customers capitalize on the efficiencies offered by technological advancements and ensures the integrity of their IT systems and programs so they can perform their public mission more effectively. The company is known for delivering agile and innovative solutions and specializes in strategic consulting, system modernization and integration, digital transformation and experience, infrastructure and cloud implementation, and data management and analytics.

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision) including High-Deductible Health plan where company pays 100% of the deductible for your family.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Retirement Plan with 4% match and discretionary match at year end
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days of PTO accrued per year; 7 holidays+ 3 Floating holidays; 2 Innovation days (paid training days)
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Jury Duty leave
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Training and Development
• Wellness Incentives & Discount programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Annual Charity Donation Match
• Awards and Recognition

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Precise is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants.