Location: Remote Required Clearance: Public Trust Required Education: Bachelors Required Experience: 8 years Position Description The Security Engineer (SIEM / EL3 Logging) is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security monitoring, logging, and incident response capabilities for the FSA IAM systems. This role ensures advanced event logging (EL3), Security Event and Incident Management (SIEM), and overall security compliance to protect sensitive identity data and support rapid threat detection. Responsibilities The Security Engineer ensures the IAM solution meets Event Log Management and Advanced Logging (EL3) requirements, proper encryption standards for data at rest (AES-256 with SHA-256) and data in transit (latest TLS protocols), and FISMA compliance. They lead Security Incident Management, manage remediation efforts for security findings, support Ongoing Security Assessments (OSA), and maintain Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) in CSAM. Key responsibilities include implementing and enhancing SIEM processes to detect and respond to threats in real time, managing security controls and inheritance statements, addressing Continuous Diagnostics and Monitoring (CDM) results, handling Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) findings, tracking remediation efforts, and ensuring the Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) scorecard meets or exceeds required ratings. The role also supports broader compliance activities, including supply chain risk management, data planning, federal records and CUI handling, IT accessibility (Section 508), technology business management reporting, and project, risk, and schedule documentation needed to sustain the Authority to Operate (ATO). They provide security expertise for identity verification, account recovery processes, and overall environment protection. Required Qualifications - Strong expertise in SIEM tools, advanced logging (EL3), and security event management - Deep knowledge of NIST RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP, and CSAM processes - Experience with security remediation, POA&M management, and vulnerability tracking - Familiarity with data encryption standards (AES-256, TLS) and logging requirements - Ability to analyze security events, logs, and alerts for threat detection - Excellent documentation and compliance tracking skills - Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities under pressure - Effective collaboration with security, operations, and development teams - Understanding of federal cybersecurity policies and identity management security - Proficiency with security tools, Microsoft Office, and compliance platforms About PingWind PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Northern Virginia and Huntsville AL. www.PingWind.com Our benefits include: · Eleven Federal Holidays · Paid Time Off accrued each pay period · Parental Leave · Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution · Dental and Vision Insurance · Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability · Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance · 401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule · Continuing education assistance · Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance · Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts · Employee Assistance Program · Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass) · 529 College Savings Plan · Legal Insurance · Pet Insurance Salary Range $93k-$128K The pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) job responsibilities, education, certifications, experience, as well as internal equity mapping and alignment with market data, or other applicable laws. Veterans are encouraged to apply PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.