Cybersecurity Engineer lll - 100k - 156k/annually - Charlotte Hall
Core
Authoring DoD cybersecurity assessment artifacts, documenting systems, and serving as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for Navy afloat and tactical combat systems.
Role type
Senior IC cybersecurity engineer (military systems)
Builds
Certified and accredited combat systems (e.g., Aegis, SSDS, Zumwalt) compliant with DoD security policies
Domain
Defense / Military Cybersecurity
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
DoD cybersecurity policy expertise, ISSO/ISSE certification (IAT Level II/III), vulnerability testing, risk assessment, system requirements authoring, connectivity analysis, STIG application
Preferred skills
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity, CASP/Security+/CISSP certification
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio), ACAS, NSA guidance tools
Responsibilities
Author DoD Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization artifacts; document systems from a cybersecurity perspective; derive and document CONOPS for Mission Assurance Categorization; apply DISA STIGs and NSA guidance; identify mismatches between as-built specifications and DoD policies; perform vulnerability testing using manual methods and ACAS; plan and execute risk assessments; analyze connectivity relationships between Naval warfare systems; serve as ISSO and primary security contact; define Information Assurance Vulnerability Management plans; conduct cybersecurity research and coordination at multiple classification levels; develop cybersecurity strategies and policy standards; assist with cybersecurity systems engineering design and documentation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
