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Information Security Systems Engineer

NVIDIA

Herndon, VAFull-time$136–224K/yrPosted 1mo agoChecked 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$136–224K/yr
Location
Herndon, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

NVIDIA is hiring an Information Security Systems Engineer. NVIDIA seeks a dedicated Information Security Systems Engineer in Herndon, VA to own end‑to‑end planning, implementation, operation and optimization of organization‑wide systems that comply with U.S. federal laws such as 800‑171 and CMMC, collaborating with internal teams, vendors, and security groups while supporting audits and incident management.

Key focus areas include Implement features and functionality required by an organization wide system compliant with 800‑171 & CMMC requirements, Collaborate with internal teams to clarify requirements and implement elegant solutions to enable business, and Partner with vendors and solution providers.

Important skills include 800-171 Compliance, CMMC Compliance, Clarify Requirements, Implement Solutions, Partner With Vendors, and Coordinate With Security Teams. Preferred (not required): NIST 800-171, FISMA, FedRAMP, and Export Controls.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

800-171 ComplianceCMMC ComplianceClarify RequirementsImplement SolutionsPartner With VendorsCoordinate With Security TeamsCoordinate With Compliance TeamsRecommend OptimizationsImplement OptimizationsSupport Audit InitiativesCustomer Service ManagementIncident Service ManagementAzure Tenant AdministrationHypervisor ConceptsHyper-VVMware ESXiCitrixGPOAppLockerDLPPerformance MonitoringLog MonitoringCloud Technology SolutionsSystem Accreditation FrameworkSystem Compliance Against ControlsData AnalysisData Visualization ToolsTableauPower BIReporting Compliance MetricsContract Security Officer RoleFederal Security Office RoleNIST 800-171FISMAFedRAMPExport ControlsITAREARACS IFRDOD Clearance Processing RequirementsSEAD 3SEAD 413 Adjudicative StandardsTracking Personnel Security ClearancesTracking Associated Investigation RequirementsHost Pool ManagementSession HostsFSLogix Profiles

Qualifications

Active Secret ClearanceAbility to Attain Higher Clearances5+ Years Systems Administrator ExperienceAbility to Backup Primary NPS Security LeadBachelor's Degree in Information Security, IT, Compliance, or Related Field or Equivalent ExperienceDCSA Certification

Full job description

At NVIDIA, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU functions as the intelligence behind computers, robots, and autonomous vehicles that can interpret the world. Bringing to life what has never been realized before calls for vision, inventiveness, and the world’s leading talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, encouraging environment where everyone feels motivated to perform at their highest level!

We’re seeking a dedicated Information Security Systems Engineer to join our team in Herndon, VA. The candidate will have experience in end to end ownership of planning. This includes the total systems lifecycle of planning, crafting, implementing, operating and optimizing organization-wide systems which align with United States federal laws.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Implement features and functionality required by an organization wide system compliant with 800-171 & CMMC requirements.

  • Collaborate with internal teams to clarify requirements and implement elegant solutions to enable business

  • Partner with vendors and solution providers

  • Coordinate with security and compliance teams

  • Recommend and implement optimizations

  • Support audit initiatives

  • Customer and incident service management (as needed)

What we need to See:

  • An active Secret clearance with ability to attain higher clearances as needed

  • 5+ years of the following experience:

  • Systems administrator with Azure tenant (hosted via a MSP) and\or other equivalent virtualized environments (Hypervisor concepts, Hyper-V, VMware ESXi, Citrix)

  • GPO, AppLocker experience and DLP

  • Performance and log monitoring

  • Hands-on knowledge of cloud technology solutions which enable business

  • Familiar with system accreditation framework and system compliance against controls

  • Advanced skills in data analytics or visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) for reporting compliance metrics.

  • Familiar with roles of Contract Security Officer (CSO) or Federal Security Office (FSO); ability to backup primary NPS Security Lead; ability to obtain certification as needed.

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Security, IT, Compliance, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Operating organization wide systems compliant with NIST 800-171 / CMMC / FISMA / FedRAMP

  • Solid understanding of export controls including but not limited to ITAR / EAR / ACS IFR

  • Familiar with DOD clearance processing requirements, SEAD 3, SEAD4 and the 13 adjudicative standards, and tracking of personnel security clearances and associated investigation requirements

  • Contract Security Officer (CSO) or Federal Security Office (FSO) with DCSA certification

  • Host pool management, session hosts, FSLogix profiles (nice to have)

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 136,000 USD - 224,250 USD for Level 3, and 168,000 USD - 270,250 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits .

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 18, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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