Cybersecurity Engineer

Credence Management Solutions, LLC

McLean (VA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Free Food & Snacks

Job summary

Credence Management Solutions, LLC is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to serve as a SME on information system authorization, ensuring DoD and FedRAMP IL5 GovCloud requirements are met. The role covers design, development, testing, and integration with ongoing audit readiness.

You'll support DoD authorization, apply NIST RMF controls, and coordinate with government ISSM/COR/PMO to achieve and sustain ATO. A US citizen with clearance capability is required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, IT, IS, or related field.
Eight (8) years of relevant C&A experience.
RMF and NIST C&A experience.
DOD cybersecurity experience accreditation.
Experience with cloud environments and DoD authorization.
FedRAMP IL5 GovCloud familiarity.
IT governance and compliance knowledge.
DoD Approved 8570 Baseline: IAM Level I.

Responsibilities

Support DoD authorization processes, cybersecurity policy and procedures.
Authorize information systems or serve as SME for systems undergoing authorization.
Assess security controls and apply NIST/ RMF controls.
Determine severity of vulnerabilities affecting authorization.
Brief senior management on authorization progress/results.
Collaborate with ISSM/COR/PMO to achieve and sustain ATO.
Gather artifacts for annual DLA Audit reviews.

Skills

C&A experience

RMF

NIST C&A

Clearance coordination

Cybersecurity policy

Governance & compliance

Security controls assessment

U.S. Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

FedRAMP IL5 GovCloud tooling

DOD accreditation processes

NIST 800-53 knowledge

Job description

Overview

Join a team where innovation meets mission. Our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions save agencies thousands of hours, safeguard national security, and strengthen health and humanitarian missions worldwide. With 1,700+ team members, 1,500+ AI/data experts, and 100+ prime contracts, we deliver at scale and with purpose.

We've been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post for six straight years and named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming home for those looking to grow and contribute to positive change. We encourage all employees to expand beyond their boundaries, dive into important world-changing Federal challenges.

Position Summary

Credence has an immediate need for a Cybersecurity Engineer to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in cybersecurity, focusing on the authorization of information systems and compliance with associated policies and procedures. The role provides security engineering support for planning, design, development, testing, and integration of information systems. They ensure the platform meets DAAS and all applicable DoD requirements for deployment and operation within a FedRAMP-Approved Impact Level 5 (IL5) GovCloud environment and support continuous audit readiness.

Responsibilities

Support the overall DoD implementation of its authorization process, including cybersecurity policy and procedures.
Authorize information systems or serve as a SME for systems undergoing authorization.
Assess and apply NIST 800-53 security controls to large organizations' IT infrastructure.
Determine severity values for identified vulnerabilities and their implications on system authorization.
Brief senior management on the progress or results of information systems undergoing authorization.
Work collaboratively with Government ISSM/COR/PMO to achieve an authorization to operate (ATO), then monitor and sustain an ATO.
Gather Audit artifacts for annual DLA Audit reviews.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
Eight (8) years of relevant C&A experience.
Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST C&A experience.
DOD cybersecurity experience accreditation.
Experience in assessing security controls and conducting authorization reviews for large, complex organizations particularly in cloud environments.
Experienced in the general tenets supporting the overall DOD implementation of its authorization process, to include supporting cybersecurity policy, procedures, and processes.
Experience with FedRAMP-Approved Impact Level 5 (IL5) GovCloud environments.
Knowledgeable in IT Governance and Compliance.
DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAM Level I.
Must be a US Citizen and with the ability to obtain a Defense Secret Clearance.
Active Clearance is preferred.

Salary Range

$140,000 - $200,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, education, certifications, skills, and overall qualifications.

Benefits