Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Core
Manage day-to-day cybersecurity operations, develop security architectures, and protect mission-critical systems in complex, high-security environments.
Role type
Senior IC cybersecurity engineer (defense/IT)
Builds
Security architectures, policies, procedures, and hardened systems for enterprise and embedded applications
Domain
Defense/DoD cybersecurity, network security, and information assurance
Required skills
NIST security controls, RMF, DoD/DLA cybersecurity policies, STIG compliance, vulnerability assessment, risk assessment, security architecture design, incident management, network security (routing/switching/firewalls), system hardening, control validation
Preferred skills
CISSP-IASAE certification, embedded system security expertise
Technologies
NIST SP 800-53, eMASS, STIG, Defense Information and Accreditation Risk Management Framework, DODIN Joint Information Environment
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day cybersecurity operations including administrative functions and risk assessment; Develop, implement, and maintain security architectures, policies, and procedures; Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments throughout system lifecycles; Engineer solutions that meet evolving cybersecurity requirements and provide integration support; Conduct security testing, system hardening, and control validation; Collaborate with government stakeholders on technical reviews and policy development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC