Cybersecurity Engineer

About the role

The position is listed on behalf of a partner company managing all applications and next steps. The partner is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer based in the United States. This role involves designing and implementing advanced cybersecurity solutions for critical government technology environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security solutions for government information systems.
• Manage security engineering activities, support authorization efforts, and ensure systems continuously meet cybersecurity requirements and compliance standards.
• Develop and maintain key security artifacts, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and related documentation.
• Apply NIST SP 800 security controls and support Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation.
• Configure and maintain security solutions related to encryption, identity management, access control, and endpoint protection.
• Support vulnerability assessments, penetration testing activities, security reviews, and remediation efforts.
• Monitor security posture through security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and vulnerability management platforms.
• Respond to security incidents, perform analysis, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Provide cybersecurity guidance and technical recommendations to development and infrastructure teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure cybersecurity objectives align with operational and mission requirements.

Requirements

• Security engineering professional with experience supporting regulated government environments.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience with ATO packages, SSP development, POA&M management, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Strong understanding of NIST SP 800 security controls and cybersecurity compliance frameworks.
• Experience with security control inheritance from FedRAMP-authorized platforms.
• Hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and vulnerability management solutions.
• Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF), identity management, endpoint security, and secure architecture principles.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CISM.
• Strong problem-solving, documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with engineering teams to integrate security into technology solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance.
• Experience supporting DoD IL-5/IL-6 environments or similar high-security programs.
• Experience implementing Zero Trust architectures in government environments.
• Familiarity with platform security capabilities such as encryption, event monitoring, audit trails, and security health assessments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with employee healthcare benefits fully employer-paid.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Flexible paid time off, including combined PTO, bereavement leave, and company holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Professional development and training reimbursement opportunities.
• Flexible and remote work options.
• Opportunity to work on impactful cybersecurity initiatives supporting critical government missions.