Cybersecurity Engineer I

Job Summary

Supporting a Department of Defense program remotely, the full-time Cybersecurity Engineer I will integrate cybersecurity across complex information systems, manage the Risk Management Framework (RMF), conduct vulnerability assessments, and develop necessary documentation to maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) status.

Key responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of secure architectures in AWS and on-premise networks
• Participate in RMF lifecycle activities, tailoring security controls based on system risk and mission needs
• Develop and maintain Body of Evidence (BoE) documentation and coordinate with stakeholders for assessment activities

Required qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, systems engineering, or information assurance
• Experience implementing the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) in regulated or classified environments
• Active certification meeting DoD 8570 / 8140 requirements (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of network architecture, encryption, and secure system configuration for Windows and Linux
• Experience with vulnerability assessment tools such as Nessus, ACAS, and SCAP