Technical Consultant- Cyber Security Engineering
Core
Securing systems supporting critical Defense and Intelligence missions by applying risk management frameworks, engineering security controls, and maintaining system authorizations for cloud and on-prem environments.
Role type
Cyber Security Engineering Consultant
Builds
Secure, mission-ready systems compliant with DoD and NIST requirements
Domain
Defense & Intelligence / Cybersecurity Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, Assessment & Authorization (A&A), security documentation (SSP, POA&M, SAR, ATO), vulnerability scanning and compliance tracking, system hardening and patching, Linux/Windows security, incident response, configuration control board (CCB) support
Preferred skills
Scripting (Python, Java, React), DevSecOps pipelines, Linux (Red Hat/CentOS) administration, database and web app security, Agile methodologies, NIST SP 800-171 compliance
Technologies
XACTA, eMASS, ACAS, IAVM, NIST 800-53, CNSSI 1253, STIGs, Jira, Confluence
Responsibilities
Apply RMF processes for system Assessment & Authorization (A&A), develop and maintain security documentation, conduct vulnerability assessments and track remediation, implement and validate security controls aligned with NIST and DoD guidance, support system hardening and patching, monitor systems for security events and support incident response, assess security impacts of system changes, collaborate with engineering and DevSecOps teams, provide cybersecurity risk input to program leadership
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC