Cyber Security Engineer

For our client, we are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Technical Services space. This role will support cybersecurity engineering efforts within a federal mission environment, with a strong focus on protecting critical services and maintaining operational continuity. The position will partner closely with technical teams and system owners to assess risk, drive remediation, and strengthen compliance across enterprise security controls. The successful candidate will contribute to incident response, documentation, and audit readiness while helping ensure secure and reliable service delivery. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $107,900 – $195,050 annually Responsibilities Provide cybersecurity engineering support for federal services and mission operations Manage vulnerability assessments and security remediations Analyze security risks and track remediation efforts Coordinate remediation with system owners and technical teams Support incident detection, analysis, and response efforts Maintain technical documentation and audit records Contribute to compliance with FISMA and NIST regulations Qualifications Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of cybersecurity engineering or information security experience in enterprise or federal environments; equivalent experience may substitute for degree Familiarity with NIST cybersecurity principles and federal requirements Experience in vulnerability management, remediation, and security compliance processes Understanding of cybersecurity incident response frameworks Proficient in enterprise security technologies including endpoint, network, and cloud Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills Ability to collaborate effectively with technical operations while ensuring mission continuity Benefits Remote work options with occasional onsite support as needed Engagement with a mission-driven organization focused on federal security operations Opportunity to work alongside federal cybersecurity experts Possibility for career advancement in a federal security framework Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.