Cyber Security Project Engineer with Security Clearance

BOAB Ventures; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Full medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Referral bonuses

Performance bonuses

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition and training reimbursement

Job summary

BOAB Ventures is seeking a Cyber Security Project Engineer to shepherd mission-critical programs through the Sponsor's A&A process, from design through Authority to Operate (ATO). The role emphasizes secure cloud infrastructure and risk mitigation across public cloud and mobile/consolidated environments.

The ideal candidate holds an active TS/SCI clearance, strong ICD 503/A&A experience, and a proven ability to briefing stakeholders and producing system diagrams to secure approvals while

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/ FSP Security Clearance required.
• Expertise in ICD 503 & A&A and coordinating with multiple organizations to achieve ATO.
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing secure infrastructure within public cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Shepherd projects through the A&A process, ensuring ICD 503 documentation is completed and navigating complex stages to secure authorization.
• Design and implement secure communication solutions across cloud-hosted infrastructure for mobile/commercial apps and public cloud domains.
• Address and mitigate system security controls, conducting risk assessments and developing strategies to resolve vulnerabilities.
• Develop system diagrams and documentation, briefing stakeholders to secure operational approvals.
• Oversee data integrity, ensuring secure transfer and handling of sensitive mission data across networks.
• Triage and troubleshoot complex system issues to maintain security posture and availability.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

ICD 503 & A&A

Public Cloud Security

System Design Diagrams

Data Security & Transfers

Incident Triage

Education

CISSP

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA Network+

Job description

Job Description We are seeking a Cyber Security Project Engineer to ensure mission-critical systems achieve and maintain full security compliance. This role is essential for shepherding programs through the Sponsor's rigorous Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process, from initial design through to obtaining an Authority to Operate (ATO).

Primary Responsibilities

• Shepherd projects through the A&A process, ensuring all ICD 503 documentation is completed and navigating complex stages to secure mission authorization.
• Design and implement secure communication solutions, focusing on both cloud-hosted infrastructure for mobile/commercial applications and public cloud domains.
• Address and mitigate system security controls, conducting risk assessments and developing strategies to resolve identified vulnerabilities.
• Develop technical system diagrams and documentation, briefing both technical and non-technical stakeholders to secure operational approvals.
• Oversee data integrity, ensuring the secure transfer and handling of sensitive mission data across diverse networks.
• Triage and troubleshoot complex system issues to maintain continuous security posture and operational availability.

Required Skills Required Experience

• Active TS/SCI w/ FSP Security Clearance (required for Sponsor mission)
• Expertise in ICD 503 & A&A: Proven experience coordinating with multiple organizations to achieve and maintain ATO status.
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing secure infrastructure within public cloud environments.
• Demonstrated ability to develop system design diagrams and lead briefings for security approvals.
• Strong background in addressing system security controls and managing sensitive data transfers.
• Experience in technical triaging and resolving infrastructure-level issues.

Required Certifications

• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Network+

Additional Details What we offer:

• Flexible time off
• Full medical coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Referral bonuses
• Performance bonuses
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Tuition and training reimbursement