Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a senior cybersecurity professional to design, implement, assess, and maintain security solutions that protect government information systems, networks, applications, and data. The role involves leading security initiatives, managing risk, and ensuring compliance within mission‑critical environments.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity solutions for information systems, networks, and applications.
• Lead engineering efforts supporting system development, modernization, and sustainment.
• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and security control evaluations.
• Develop and apply mitigation strategies for identified security findings.
• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes.
• Review system architectures, designs, and configurations for compliance with security requirements.
• Produce and maintain documentation such as System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Participate in continuous monitoring and evaluate the effectiveness of security controls.

Required profile

• Seasoned cybersecurity professional with experience in security engineering, risk management, and compliance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required.
• Proven experience with RMF, A&A, security architecture, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Strong communication skills to work with stakeholders throughout the system lifecycle.

Required skills

• Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Assessment & Authorization (A&A)
• Security architecture
• Vulnerability management
• Incident response
• Security control evaluation
• Continuous monitoring

What we offer

• Hourly rate of $63.96–$105.54 based on experience.
• Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, and employee assistance program.
• Opportunities to work on complex, mission‑critical government projects.