Cybersecurity Engineer

exp Federal Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) employer match

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO

Job summary

Exp Federal is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team in the US. This role focuses on coordinating security requirements for classified and non-classified systems, implementing security designs, and complying with RMF/NIST standards across projects.

The candidate will develop security controls, oversee POA&M, and coordinate remediation timelines with stakeholders while maintaining secure configurations and testing approaches throughout design and deployment phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5 years RMF experience with DoD guidelines and RMF/NIST materials.
• Experience with cybersecurity engineering, solution development, or remediation.
• Specialized knowledge in security training/awareness, investigations, systems security administration, and network security controls.
• Experience with the RMF 6-Step process in DoD programs.
• DoD Directive 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with customers on design, implementation, and assessment of security requirements on classified and non-classified systems.
• Develop and implement designs and assess security controls in documentation.
• Execute cybersecurity best practices in design, construction, and commissioning phases using RMF per NIST.
• Oversee development and execution of POA&M.
• Document non-compliant controls and coordinate remediation timelines with stakeholders.
• Assist in configuring secure systems and test security products to detect weaknesses.

Skills

RMF experience

NIST guidelines familiarity

DoD cybersecurity knowledge

Security controls design/assessment

IAT Level II (8570/8140)

US govt clearance eligibility

Secure systems configuration/testing

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity, IT, or related field

Job description

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Cybersecurity Engineer

US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1627

Salary Range: $91,300.00 To $116,800.00 Annually

Cybersecurity Engineer

Remote

Exp Federal is an established, collaborative, and growing full service architectural and engineering firm that provides a full range of design solutions and construction support to the federal government. Our team of professionals operate in some of the most challenging environments to provide support services to a variety of governmental agencies globally. We enjoy what we do and are good at it.

The Challenge:

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our growing team. Ideal candidates are independent thinkers, self- motivated, communicate proactively, enjoy collaborating within and beyond project team, and thrive in a non-corporate environment and structure.

Principle Areas of Responsibility are:

• Responsible for coordinating closely with customers in the design, implementation, and assessment of security requirements on classified and non-classified systems
• Development and implementation of designs and documented assessment of security controls
• Execution of cybersecurity best-practice in the design, construction, and commissioning phase of projects utilizing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) as defined by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
• Oversee development and execution of the Plan of Actions and Milestone (POA&M)
• Request for Exceptions (RFE) to document non-compliant security controls coordinates with stakeholders to plan remediation timelines
• Assists in the configuration of secure systems, tests security products/systems to detect computer and information security weaknesses

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field preferred. Combination of related industrial security experience will be considered
• 5 years of experience working with and implementing DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) process; and NIST Special Publication series guidelines, recommendations and reference materials as applied to military systems
• Experience with cybersecurity, engineering, cybersecurity solution development, or security vulnerability remediation
• Specialized knowledge in areas such as cybersecurity security training and awareness, investigations, systems security administration, and network security control
• Experience with the RMF 6-Step process as part of DoD programs
• Possess a current Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 8570 / 8140 IAT Level II Certification.
• Ability to transfer, obtain, and maintain a U.S. government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of:
• UFC 4-010-06 “Cybersecurity of Facility-Related Control Systems”
• UFGS Specification Section 25 05 11 “Cybersecurity of Facility-Related Control Systems”
• NIST Special Publication 800-53 R4 “Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations”
• NIST Special Publication 800-82 R2 “Industrial Control Systems Security”

More About Us:

Exp Federal delivers full-service Architectural & Engineering and Design-Build solutions. You will be part of an expanding team that works collaboratively across our wider exp Federal design studios. As part of a project team, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects that keep you engaged and showcase your individual talents. We believe in identifying potential in people and then providing opportunities to achieve success.

Our employees work on complex projects that require innovative, efficient solutions, and collaboration across various disciplines. Joining our team is a commitment to meaningful work supporting federal government clients across multiple sectors. Employees and clients alike will look to you for results that exceed their expectations.

Our Values:

Respect: We respect people, honor diversity, and treat each other fairly. These are the cornerstones of our culture and the key to our culture and the key to our ability to work successfully as a global team.

Unquestioned Integrity: We operate with the highest standards of honesty and responsibility – as individuals and as a corporation. We’re people who meet routine, everyday obligations with honesty.

Safety: We place the highest priority on the health and safety of our employees and protection of our assets and the environment. Our goal is zero work-related injuries.

Customer Service: We listen and respond to the changing needs of our customers, the industry, and the environment, and draw upon lessons learned from our experiences around the world.

Impeccable Quality: We recognize that quality is fundamental in all our operations — it is everyone’s responsibility. We have established procedures, assessments, and continuous improvement processes in place to ensure the quality of our work.

Sustainability: We understand the impact of our work on the environment and that sustainability is a part of everything we do. We work with customers to provide responsible, efficient, healthy, and effective project solutions to reduce our overall environmental impact. What We Offer:

• Exp onential full-time professional growth and development
• Fast-pacedand professional work culture
• Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision

• Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options
• Company HSA funding contributions

• Company-sponsored Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) employer match
• Wellness reimbursement on fitness memberships and other qualified programs
• Pre-taxfunds on qualified transportation and parking expenses

• Learning & Development tuition reimbursement
• Generous PTO policy

What Happens Next?

Our Talent Engagement Team will contact you via email to let you know what next steps at exp Federal look like for you! Make sure to check your spam. Don’t worry, if you are not selected to move forward in the interview process, we will keep your resume on file for future opportunities you may be a better fit for.

*Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

Exp Federal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, and Family and Medical Leave.

U.S. Citizenship is required for our positions in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b.2c.

Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at [e-mail] and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.