Senior Cyber Engineer (Navy/RMF)

Tracking Code 9730-987 | Posted Date 8/17/2026 | Location: Huntsville, Alabama | Work Arrangement: Hybrid (In Office & Home) | Position Type: Full-Time/Regular | Clearance Required: Active Secret

About the Role

COLSA is seeking a Cyber Engineer with prior U.S. Navy experience and a strong understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, procedures, and tools. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience supporting cybersecurity compliance activities within Navy environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate AI models, intelligent agents, and software tools to automate cybersecurity processes.
• Oversee compliance with RMF control requirements and ensure all control evidence is accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity teams, system administrators, engineering staff, and external assessors during audits, assessments, and inspections.
• Ensure proper implementation of security controls throughout the system lifecycle and validate compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies.
• Provide guidance to technical teams on RMF expectations, cybersecurity requirements, and proper documentation practices.
• Track vulnerabilities, assessment results, and remediation efforts, ensuring timely closure and accurate documentation.
• Communicate system security status, risks, and notable issues to leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cyber security, engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 or more years of experience in information security, cyber security, or a related field.
• Previous Navy experience (within the last 3 years), preferably in cybersecurity, information assurance, or systems engineering roles.
• Demonstrated experience with the RMF lifecycle, including documentation, control implementation, security assessments, and continuous monitoring.
• Practical knowledge of RMF-related tools such as eMASS and other DoD compliance systems.
• Experience serving as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) or Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), with responsibilities that include maintaining system security documentation, managing POA&Ms, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies.
• Active Security+CE certification or equivalent.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 privacy controls.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or other DoD 8570-compliant credentials.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Supplemental Income Protection Programs
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education & Certification Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays