Cyber Security Engineer 2

RPMGlobal; Bethesda, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RPMGlobal seeks a cybersecurity professional to support DoD systems under the DOMEX platform. You will design, develop, and implement secure on-prem infrastructure and integrate security across the system lifecycle. This role emphasizes RMF activities, vulnerability management, and secure SDLC practices.

You will lead RMF integration, develop SSPs/SARs, and apply STIGs with SCAP tools. Active TS/SCI with CI polygraph is required, plus relevant IASAE Level II certification and scripting

Qualifications

• Must hold TS/SCI with CI polygraph eligibility.
• At least one IASAE Level II DoD 8570.01-M certification.
• Experience reviewing vulnerabilities and building mitigations.
• Ability to architect and deploy vulnerability scanning solutions.
• Experience with RMF integration into SDLC and ATO processes.

Responsibilities

• Support secure architecture, design, and DoD system implementation.
• Lead RMF activities and security control validation.
• Develop SSPs, SARs, risk assessments, and POA&Ms.
• Apply STIGs and verify compliance with SCAP/STIG tools.
• Maintain scanning infrastructure and analyze vulnerabilities.
• Support DoD/IC systems through RMF+ and incident response.

Skills

Active TS/SCI

CISSP

RMF

Scripting

Vulnerability analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree with 3 years experience

High School Diploma/GED with 5 years experience

Master's Degree with 3 years experience

Tools

OWASP

Fortify

Tenable

eMASS

SCAP

Job description

Position Summary

Support multiple task orders under the DOMEX Technology Platform contract supporting NMEC by designing, developing, and implementing secure systems in on-premises infrastructure and integrating security across the system lifecycle.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the secure architecture, design, and implementation of DoD systems in accordance with DoDI 8510.01, NIST SP 800-53, and other DoD security guidance.
• Lead integration of RMF activities into the SDLC, including selection, implementation, and validation of security controls.
• Develop and maintain SSPs, SARs, risk assessments, and POA&Ms.
• Apply STIGs and validate compliance using SCAP, STIG Viewer, and ACAS.
• Maintain scanning infrastructure and analyze vulnerabilities for mitigation or risk acceptance.
• Support system authorization, incident response, forensics analysis, and security automation efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three years of experience in the category field. Two additional years of experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.
• At least one DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II certification: CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CSSLP, or CASP+ CE.
• Developer experience preferred in at least one scripting or programming language.
• Experience reviewing cybersecurity vulnerabilities for risk and relevance and building mitigation/remediation plans across systems, network, application, and database vulnerabilities.
• Ability to architect, design, troubleshoot, maintain, and deploy vulnerability scanning solutions such as OWASP, Fortify, SonarQube, and Tenable.
• Experience with XACTA, eMASS, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Windows and Linux/UNIX operating systems.
• Experience with middleware/web technologies, databases, TCP/IP networking, and CI/CD platforms.
• Familiarity with NIST 800-171, 800-172, NIST SSDF, CMMC, and CNSSI 1253.
• Experience supporting DoD/IC systems through the RMF+ process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Software development experience with Python, Java, or React.
• Experience successfully achieving ATO under RMF+.
• Experience with big data applications.
• Experience with GitLab, Jira, and Confluence.
• Experience in Agile environments.
• Experience with OIDC or OAuth2.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Rancher, Strimzi, Cloudera, Active Directory, and scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

• High School Diploma/GED with 5 years of experience.
• Associates Degree with 5 years of experience.
• Bachelors' Degree with 3 years of experience.
• Masters' Degree with 3 years of experience.
• PhD with 3 years of experience.

RequiredCertifications

• One DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II certification: CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CSSLP, or CASP+ CE.

Required Security Clearance

• Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.