Cyber Security Engineer

The Bowen Group (a GTSC Company); Virginia; On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bowen Group, a GTSC company, seeks a Lead Cybersecurity Integrator to provide technical leadership across enterprise architecture, engineering, and operations. Location is Washington, DC metro area with travel to program locations; requires Top Secret clearance with SCI-eligibility and SAP-eligibility. Salary range $165,000–$185,000 with 25–50% travel.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of information systems security experience, including RMF/ISSM responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-37, 800-53, and related risk management guidance.
• Hands-on experience with ICD 705 physical security standards and SCIF accreditation processes (8570/8140 IAM Level II or III).
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting large, geographically dispersed teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain RMF, authorization, and cybersecurity documentation reflecting the system's security posture.
• Develop and maintain system security plans, POA&Ms, and supporting accreditation documentation.
• Work with government cybersecurity leadership and Authorizing Officials to evaluate risk and support authorization decisions.
• Lead cybersecurity architecture and engineering across enterprise networks and systems.
• Identify vulnerabilities and translate them into effective technical controls.
• Design and implement layered defenses including IAM, network security, and monitoring.
• Adapt security controls based on threats and operating changes.
• Coordinate SOC operations with the NOC for secure communications.

Skills

Information security

RMF/ISSM

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

CISSP/CAP/CASP+ certification

Tools

SCIF accreditation processes

IAM Level II/III (8570/8140)

Job description

The Bowen Group, a GTSC company, seeks a skilled Lead Cybersecurity Integrator to provide technical leadership to integrate cybersecurity across enterprise architecture, engineering, and operations.

Location: Washington, DC metro area, with travel to program locations.

Security Clearance: Current Top Secret with SCI-eligibility and Special Access Programs (SAP) eligibility.

Travel: 25-50% travel to support activities across multiple program locations.

Certifications: One of the following: CISSP, CAP, CASP+.

Salary Range: $165,000-185,000

MISSION

This role translates mission requirements, security objectives, and operational risks into coordinated technical solutions that protect critical services and enable mission success.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of information systems security experience, including RMF/ISSM responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-37, 800-53, and related risk management guidance.
• Hands‑on experience with ICD 705 physical security standards and SCIF accreditation processes 8570/8140 IAM Level II or III certification (e.g., CISSP, CAP, CASP+).
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting large, geographically dispersed teams.

Nice to Have:

• Experience supporting intelligence community (ICD 503) accreditation processes.
• Prior experience standing up accreditation packages for new facilities.Experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) facilities, systems, or environments (SAP‑eligible required).

Primary duties include:

• Develop and maintain required RMF, authorization, and cybersecurity documentation that accurately reflects the system's actual security posture.
• Develop and maintain system security plans, POA&Ms, and supporting accreditation documentation.
• Work directly with government cybersecurity leadership and Authorizing Officials to evaluate risk, recommend controls, and support informed authorization decisions.
• Lead cybersecurity architecture and engineering across enterprise networks, systems, applications, and infrastructure.
• Identify vulnerabilities, attack surfaces, and mission risks and translate them into effective technical controls.
• Design and implement layered defenses including network segmentation, identity and access management, network and endpoint security, vulnerability management, logging and monitoring, and boundary protection.
• Continuously adapt security controls based on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, intelligence, and changes to the operating environment.
• Proactively integrate SOC operations with the NOC to ensure communication security.

Current Top Secret clearance with SCI-eligibility and SAP-eligibility are required for this position. Only applicants with a current security clearance will be considered. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Special Access Program (SAP) Eligibility: Candidates must successfully complete security screening related to foreign contacts, foreign interests, foreign travel, personal conduct, and financial responsibility as part of the SAP access determination process.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for Full‑time Employees to include the following:

• Generous paid vacation and holiday leave.
• Flexible Spending Account (medical and dependent).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.

The Bowen Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, regardless of sex; race; color; creed; national origin; religion; age; marital status; pregnancy; physical, mental or sensory disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.