Job Description

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
We’re seeking a seasoned Cyber Security Engineer (3-10+ years) with a passion for innovation, a commitment to security, and a track record of excellence in DoD environments.
Join us in enhancing and securing mission-critical networks for our Department of Defense (DoD) client. As a Cyber Security Engineer , you’ll collaborate with in-house experts to design, implement, and maintain cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. This is your opportunity to break free from legacy models and shape the future of secure networks by applying emerging technologies and advanced engineering methods.
You’ll take a critical approach to network design, balancing mission needs and security requirements. From performing risk assessments to developing data-centric architectures, your work will directly protect systems and networks in specialized environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection, vulnerability capabilities, and event correlation.
• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments across network, system, and application areas, leveraging big data analytics and traditional security events to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise.
• Design and configure cyber architectures to meet mission and security requirements.
• Apply cybersecurity engineering methodologies to the solution development lifecycle and integrate innovative technologies.
• Monitor systems for vulnerabilities, respond to security incidents, and ensure ongoing system integrity and safety.
• Research and apply emerging technologies to address cutting-edge security challenges.
• Achieve system certifications, authorizations, and compliance with DoD standards, including IATTs and ATOs.

Required Qualifications

• Experience
  • Engineering and integrating security controls within data-centric architectures for selective and secure information sharing.
  • Implementing the Seven Pillars of Zero Trust principles.
  • Applying systems and software engineering management processes to DoD acquisition phases.
  • Achieving system certification and accreditation in line with RMF standards.
  • DevSecOps practices and tools, including CRIBL, GitLab, Kubernetes, and Splunk.
• Certifications
  • Security+ (Required).
  • CISSP (Preferred).
• Knowledge
  • Deep understanding of DoD communication, IT systems, and cybersecurity protocols.
  • Proficient in Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and applications.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Current SECRET eligible, required

• Salary Range: $100,000 - $138,000 depending on exp.

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