Cybersecurity Engineer

The
Cybersecurity Engineer
provides technical expertise in securing, monitoring, and maintaining information systems in alignment with federal cybersecurity standards and agency policies. The position also requires developing and maintaining security documentation, providing guidance on compliance with NIST, FISMA, and other relevant cybersecurity frameworks, and assisting in incident response and forensic investigations as needed. The Cybersecurity Engineer will actively support continuous improvement initiatives, applying industry best practices and emerging technologies to enhance the overall security posture of government systems, while ensuring operational readiness and mission success.
This position is pending contract award.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must have an active Secret or higher clearance.
Responsibilities

• Embed cybersecurity throughout the C-UAS system lifecycle
• Provide expert cybersecurity guidance
• Support and conduct verification activities
• Ensure alignment with USSS and DHS cybersecurity policies
• Identify and document cybersecurity requirements (NIST SP 800-53, OMB A-130, DHS)
• Review system designs, identify gaps, recommend mitigations
• Conduct quality assurance checks on cybersecurity controls
• Track compliance using traceability matrices, POA&Ms
• Support Security Authorization, Continuous Monitoring, and risk assessment