Cyber Security Engineer 3

RPMGlobal; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RPMGlobal is seeking a highly skilled cybersecurity professional to support DoD RMF activities across the NMEC/DOMEX Technology Platform. The role focuses on secure on-premises systems, lifecycle security integration, and rigorous vulnerability management.

The candidate will lead RMF integration into SDLC, implement DoD security controls, and develop required documentation such as SSPs and SARs, while maintaining scanning tools like SCAP and STIG Viewer.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree with at least 6 years of DoD cybersecurity experience.
• DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II certification (CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CSSLP, or CASP+ CE).
• Experience reviewing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and building remediation plans across systems.

Responsibilities

• Support secure architecture, design, and DoD system implementation per DoDI 8510.01 and NIST SP 800-53.
• Lead RMF integration into the SDLC, including control selection and validation.
• Develop SSPs, SARs, risk assessments, and POA&M.
• Apply STIGs and validate compliance using SCAP, STIG Viewer, and ACAS.
• Maintain scanning infrastructure and analyze vulnerabilities for mitigation.
• Support DoD/IC system operations, incident response, forensics, and security automation.

Skills

Scripting

Vulnerability assessment

RMF/SDLC integration

Security guidance

CI/CD tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associates degree

High School Diploma

Master's degree

Tools

XACTA

eMASS

SCAP

STIG Viewer

OWASP

Fortify

SonarQube

Tenable

Jira

Confluence

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&M.
• 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 six years of experience in the category field. Three 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 9 years of experience.
• Associates Degree with 9 years of experience.
• Bachelors' Degree with 6 years of experience.
• Masters' Degree with 6 years of experience.
• PhD with 6 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.