Information Security Systems Engineer

at Nvidia

📍 Herndon, United States

USD 136,000-270,200 per year

MIDDLE SENIOR

✅ On-site

Used Tools & Technologies

GPU

Required Skills & Competences
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1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;

3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;

7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;

10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.

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Details

At NVIDIA, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which GPUs function as the intelligence behind computers, robots, and autonomous vehicles that can interpret the world. NVIDIA seeks an Information Security Systems Engineer to join the team in Herndon, VA to own end-to-end planning, implementation, operation, and optimization of organization-wide systems that align with United States federal laws and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

Implement features and functionality required by an organization-wide system compliant with NIST SP 800-171 and 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).

Requirements

Active Secret clearance with ability to attain higher clearances as needed.
5+ years of relevant experience.
Experience as a systems administrator with Azure tenant (hosted via an MSP) and/or other virtualized environments (hypervisor concepts, Hyper-V, VMware ESXi, Citrix).
Experience with Group Policy (GPO), AppLocker, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
Performance and log monitoring experience.
Hands-on knowledge of cloud technology solutions which enable business.
Familiarity with system accreditation frameworks and assessing system compliance against controls.
Advanced skills in data analytics or visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) for reporting compliance metrics.
Familiarity with roles of Contract Security Officer (CSO) or Federal Security Office (FSO); ability to back up primary NPS Security Lead and obtain certifications as needed.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, IT, Compliance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Ways to stand out

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.
Familiarity with DoD clearance processing requirements, SEAD 3, SEAD 4 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).

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range (Level 3): 136,000 USD - 224,250 USD.
Base salary range (Level 4): 168,000 USD - 270,250 USD.
Eligible for equity and benefits (link to NVIDIA benefits referenced in original posting).

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 an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment.