Cybersecurity Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer and implement security controls across system infrastructure including: Compute (bare metal, virtualized, containerized), Network (switching, routing, segmentation, firewalls), Storage systems, Identity and access management, Operating systems (Linux/Windows), Application configuration and middleware.
• Support secure system architecture design for Navy combat and mission systems.
• Harden systems in accordance with DoD and Navy security requirements.
• Conduct technical vulnerability analysis and remediation across infrastructure components.
• Support integration of security tools (EDR, SIEM feeds, logging pipelines, endpoint hardening, etc.).
• Collaborate with system engineers, DevSecOps teams, and platform architects to embed security into system design.
• Evaluate supply chain and hardware security considerations for deployed systems.
• Support cybersecurity risk reduction in rapid prototyping and iterative OTA environments.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance.
• 3–5 years of cybersecurity engineering experience in DoD or similarly regulated environments.
• Experience securing infrastructure across multiple layers of the technical stack.
• Hands-on experience with: Network architecture and segmentation, Windows and/or Linux hardening, Virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, etc.), Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes preferred), Identity solutions (Active Directory, PKI, RBAC models).
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning and remediation in operational environments.
• Experience collaborating with infrastructure, systems, and software engineering teams.
• Understanding of secure configuration baselines and system hardening practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Navy combat systems or shipboard systems.
• Familiarity with programs under Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS).
• Experience with tactical networks, C4I systems, or weapons systems infrastructure.
• DevSecOps or CI/CD security integration experience.
• Knowledge of embedded systems or hardware-level security considerations.
• Security+, CISSP, or comparable DoD 8570/8140 certification.

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship Required.

Pay

Red River offers a competitive salary.

Schedule

Red River offers flexible scheduling options.

Benefits

Red River provides excellent benefits including:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance programs

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter (optional).

Red River is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.