Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer with Secret Clearance

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures in compliance with DoD cybersecurity directives.
• Plan, implement, upgrade, and monitor cybersecurity measures to protect DoD information systems, networks, and data.
• Conduct security risk assessments and identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks associated with information systems.
• Lead Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes to ensure compliance with the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and other security frameworks.
• Implement security controls and ensure safeguards are in place to protect digital assets, classified data, and electronic infrastructure.
• Evaluate and integrate cybersecurity solutions, including intrusion detection systems (IDS), endpoint protection, SIEM solutions, and firewalls.
• Monitor networks for security breaches, incidents, and threats and respond with remediation strategies.
• Develop cyber resilience strategies to ensure mission-critical operations can withstand and recover from cyber threats.
• Work closely with systems administrators, network engineers, and developers to ensure security best practices are implemented in system architecture.
• Lead incident response efforts, including forensic analysis, containment, and reporting of security breaches.
• Ensure compliance with Information Assurance (IA) policies, including IAM, IAT, or IASAE Level I requirements per DoD 8570.1M and 8140.
• Prepare detailed technical security reports and brief senior leadership on cyber risk posture.

Required Qualifications:

• Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Education: Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with a concentration in Computer Science or an equivalent field.
• Certifications (DoD 8570.1M and 8140 Compliance)
  • Must be certified as Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I, Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I, or Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level I.

Experience:

• Ten (10) years of experience in cybersecurity operations, security policy implementation, risk management, and compliance.
• Extensive knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies, frameworks, and security architectures.
• Hands-on experience in the following areas:
• Cybersecurity strategy development and compliance enforcement.
• Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes aligned with DoD RMF and NIST 800-53.
• Implementing and managing security controls for cloud and on-premises environments.
• Cyber threat analysis, risk assessments, and vulnerability remediation.
• Network security monitoring and forensic investigation techniques.
• Incident response planning, breach mitigation, and post-incident recovery efforts.
• Strong ability to analyze cybersecurity threats and propose risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience working with DoD cybersecurity programs and classified environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DoD classified environments, DoD networks, and cybersecurity accreditation processes.
• Hands-on expertise in configuring security tools such as:
• SIEM solutions (Splunk, ArcSight, QRadar)
• Endpoint protection platforms (HBSS, ACAS)
• Network security tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs)
• Proficiency in secure software development practices, DevSecOps methodologies, and cloud security frameworks.
• Experience leading penetration testing efforts, Red Team exercises, and cyber threat-hunting operations.
• Strong technical writing skills to develop cybersecurity documentation, security plans, and risk assessment reports.