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Abile Group

Federal IT systems engineering and management

Information Assurance Security Engineer

Full-TimeDeadline 10/3/27
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Springfield, VA, USA+1 moreMore locations: Arnold, MO, USA
In Person
CybersecuritySecurity Engineering & Architecture
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience.
  • Ten years of related experience in data security administration.
  • IAM II certification at the start of employment in accordance with DoD 8570.1M.
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure and AWS-based technology.
  • Experience using security tools such as ACAS, HBSS, Carbon Black, Tanium, RedSeal, and EMET.
  • Experience installing, hardening, deploying, documenting, and troubleshooting network perimeter security technologies.
  • Experience and scripting ability on Unix and/or Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems.
  • Experience with complex Microsoft macros and PowerShell scripts.
  • Basic understanding of Windows Enterprise Active Directory architecture and VMware virtualization.
  • Proficiency in network routing and VLAN technology.
  • Knowledge and experience with ICD 503, and familiarity with cloud infrastructure and AWS-based solutions.
Responsibilities
  • Act as the representative of the Information System Security Manager, ensuring compliance with information system security procedures.
  • Support operation, maintenance, and disposal of information system materials in accordance with security directives, policies, practices, and Systems Security Plans.
  • Generate and implement required security training to ensure users understand their security responsibilities before system access.
  • Initiate protective and corrective measures when incidents or vulnerabilities are discovered.
  • Ensure information assurance hardware and software comply with security configuration guides.
  • Implement and enforce information assurance policies and procedures defined by Assessment and Authorization documentation.
  • Ensure users are aware of their information assurance responsibilities.
  • Perform Operations and Sustainment functions for the NCE network security infrastructure, including firewalls, web gateways, mail gateways, intrusion detection systems, load balancers, performance monitoring tools, and management systems.
  • Maintain and/or perform advanced configuration of equipment to protect the network from emerging cyber threats.
  • Conduct forensic traffic and log analysis to isolate issues or respond to analyst alerts.
  • Respond to escalated troubleshooting requests.
  • Maintain and administer network infrastructure standards, documentation, and fault tolerance.
  • Present monitoring and test results and reports as required.
  • Perform or support integration testing as required.
  • Review Plans of Action and Milestones and conduct technical decomposition, categorization, remediation, and lien resolution.
  • Execute remediation processes to implement technical solutions addressing vulnerability findings through ACAS security scans.
Desired Qualifications
  • CISSP certification or an equivalent certification such as CAP, GSLC, or CISM.
  • System administration experience.
  • Network engineering experience.
  • System design and development experience.
  • Define, plan, design, and evaluate information security systems.
  • Assess architecture and current hardware limitations, and define and design system specifications, input/output processes, and operating parameters for hardware/software compatibility.
  • Perform complex information security tasks ranging from security component design to complex architectures.
  • Supervise the work of other engineers performing information security tasks.

About the company

Abile Group provides consulting and IT systems engineering services to U.S. government clients, with a focus on the Intelligence Community. It has two divisions: Enterprise Performance & Program Management, which helps with regulatory compliance and measuring success, and IT Systems Engineering, which covers the full engineering lifecycle across systems, networks, cybersecurity, and audio/visual tech. The firm works with cleared personnel for sensitive national-security projects and holds ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications; it was acquired by Valiant Solutions in 2026 to expand cybersecurity capabilities. Its goal is to help federal agencies meet regulatory requirements, improve performance, and protect national security through integrated management and technical services.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Alexandria, Virginia

Founded

2004

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What believers are saying

  • Valiant called Abile part of a broader cyber platform on August 20, 2026.
  • The combined company now spans design, accreditation, operations, resilience, and continuous improvement.
  • Federal demand for Zero Trust and continuous authorization directly matches Abile's core capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Valiant absorbed Abile on February 17, 2026, eliminating standalone strategic control.
  • Integration with Valiant risks account overlap, culture clashes, and duplicate back-office cuts by 2027.
  • If Valiant's federal pipeline slows, Abile loses pricing power and employer brand inside Valiant.

What makes Abile Group unique

  • Abile built cleared cyber engineering for Intelligence Community missions since 2004.
  • Its endpoint protection, cloud-native architecture, and network engineering sharpen classified-environment execution.
  • ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2013 signal disciplined delivery for federal buyers.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Wellness Program
  • Remote Work Options
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Conference Attendance Budget

Company News

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Feb 18th, 2026
Valiant Solutions Acquires Abile Group to Expand Cybersecurity Support for National Security Missions

Valiant Solutions acquires Abile Group to expand cybersecurity support for National Security missions. February 18, 2026 Valiant Solutions, LLC (Valiant), a provider of cybersecurity technologies and services to U.S. Federal agencies, announced the acquisition of Abile Group (Abile), a provider of secure network and cyber engineering services and technology to National Security customers. The acquisition reinforces Valiant's strategy to build a market leader of scale across cybersecurity to address the evolving cyber, information assurance, and digital risk requirements of Federal and National Security customers. Together, Valiant and Abile deliver enhanced cybersecurity capabilities through a unified team focused on protecting, modernizing, and operating mission critical systems in complex and high-threat environments. "Cybersecurity underpins every mission our customers execute," said George Wilson, Chief Executive Officer of Valiant Solutions. "This transaction allows us to deepen our technical expertise and broaden the solutions we deliver, while remaining focused on being a trusted cybersecurity partner to Federal and National Security customers." Abile Group brings a strong history of supporting mission-critical defense and national security programs, with particular strengths in endpoint protection, cloud-native architectures, and network engineering. These capabilities enhance Valiant's ability to support Zero Trust initiatives, continuous authorization, and modern cyber-enabled missions across classified and unclassified environments. Combined, the companies support the full cyber lifecycle, spanning secure system design and accreditation through sustained operations, resilience, and continuous improvement. "Valiant shares our commitment to technical rigor, mission execution, and customer trust," said Cara duCellier, President and CEO of Abile Group. "This combination creates new opportunities for our employees and enables us to deliver broader, more integrated cybersecurity solutions aligned with customer missions." "Valiant's acquisition of Abile marks another meaningful step forward in executing the strategy of building a differentiated cybersecurity platform serving clients across the Federal government," said John Allen, Managing Partner at Bluestone. Piper Sandler & Co served as sell-side financial advisor and Miles & Stockbridge served as legal counsel to Abile Group, Inc. Holland & Knight served as legal counsel to Valiant Solutions.

PR Newswire
Feb 17th, 2026
Valiant Solutions, a Bluestone portfolio company, Acquires Abile Group to Expand Cybersecurity Support for National Security Missions

/PRNewswire/ -- Valiant Solutions, a provider of cybersecurity technologies and services to U.S. Federal agencies, today announced the acquisition of Abile...