Cyber Security Engineer

LMI Consulting, LLC; Tysons (VA); Remote; USD 92,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to own and coordinate cybersecurity compliance for an AWS-hosted Army application. This role manages vulnerability findings, eMASS records, RMF/ATO activities, and works with the ISSO and engineering team to drive remediation.

The ideal candidate holds an active Secret clearance with strong Linux/AWS security knowledge and vulnerability scanning experience; remote work with occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• 5+ years of cybersecurity engineering or information assurance experience.
• Hands-on experience with eMASS, RMF, NIST SP 800-53, POA&Ms, and ATO support.
• Understanding of STIG assessment process and inherited Security Controls.
• Experience coordinating vulnerability scanning, CVE remediation, and compliance activities with ISSO and technical teams.
• Technical understanding of Linux, AWS security, containers, and vulnerability assessment tools.
• Active DoD 8140-related certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the cyber compliance backlog, priorities, reporting, and coordination with the ISSO and government security stakeholders.
• Coordinate security scans, including ACAS, application, dependency, and container scanning; review results and validate findings.
• Triage CVEs and vulnerabilities, assess risk, assign remediation owners, track due dates, and verify closure through rescanning or evidence.
• Maintain eMASS records, RMF artifacts, control evidence, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring documentation for ATO attainment and sustainment.
• Coordinate control evidence, inherited controls, assessment responses, and milestones with the ISSO, engineering team, and platform or image owners.
• Provide technical guidance on secure configurations, patching, access controls, and remediation across Linux, container, and AWS environments.
• Assess release security impacts, communicate residual risks, and integrate cyber requirements into agile planning and delivery.

Skills

Security clearance

Vulnerability remediation

Linux

AWS security

Container security

Education

Bachelor's degree (Cybersecurity/CS/IS/Engineering)

Tools

eMASS

RMF

NIST SP 800-53

POA&Ms

ATO support

Job description

Cyber Security Engineer

Job Locations

US-Remote

Overview

LMI is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to own and coordinate cybersecurity compliance for an AWS-hosted Army application. This role manages vulnerability findings, security scanning, eMASS records, and RMF/ATO activities while working closely with the ISSO and engineering team. The position requires technical security knowledge and the ability to drive remediation through closure.

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors-helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Responsibilities

• Own the cyber compliance backlog, priorities, reporting, and coordination with the ISSO and government security stakeholders.
• Coordinate security scans, including ACAS, application, dependency, and container scanning; review results and validate findings.
• Triage CVEs and other vulnerabilities, assess applicability and risk, assign remediation owners, track due dates, and verify closure through rescanning or technical evidence.
• Maintain eMASS records, RMF artifacts, control evidence, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring documentation to support ATO attainment and sustainment.
• Coordinate control evidence, inherited controls, assessment responses, and compliance milestones with the ISSO, engineering team, and platform or image owners.
• Provide technical guidance on secure configurations, patching, access controls, and vulnerability remediation across Linux, container, and AWS environments.
• Assess release security impacts, communicate residual risks and blockers, and integrate cyber requirements into agile planning and delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• Five or more years of cybersecurity engineering or information assurance experience.
• Hands‑on experience with eMASS, RMF, NIST SP 800‑53, POA&Ms, and ATO support. Understanding of the STIG assessment process and inherited security controls.
• Experience coordinating vulnerability scanning, CVE remediation, and compliance activities with an ISSO and technical teams.
• Technical understanding of Linux, AWS security, containers, and vulnerability assessment tools.
• Active cybersecurity certification accepted for the assigned DoD 8140 work role and proficiency level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Army cybersecurity compliance experience, including IL5/IL6 environments and authorization sustainment.
• Experience with ACAS/Tenable, application or container scanners, and GitLab/Jira.
• Experience supporting agile teams and communicating cyber risk to technical and government stakeholders.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel for technical coordination, security assessments, and program milestones.

Salary

Target salary range is $92075.4 - $158138.39.

Disclaimer: The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.

Eligibility and Security Clearance

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance. Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances, due to the nature of the work.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance. Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances, due to the nature of the work.

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