Cybersecurity Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team in Springfield, VA. The ideal candidate will support daily cybersecurity operations in AI/ML environments while ensuring compliance with security standards.

Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field, relevant cybersecurity experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting cybersecurity operations, RMF compliance, vulnerability management, or security documentation.
• Familiarity with RMF, ATO processes, and operational cybersecurity practices.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support daily cybersecurity operations for AI/ML T&E environments.
• Maintain compliance with RMF and ATO requirements.
• Execute vulnerability scanning and security assessments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support secure operational execution.

Skills

Cybersecurity operations experience

RMF compliance knowledge

Vulnerability management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT or STEM related field

Tools

NGA operational domains familiarity

DevSecOps workflows

Cloud security

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team in Springfield, VA.

Qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens with a TS/SCI clearance and CI polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Support daily cybersecurity operations for AI/ML T&E environments, tools, applications, and operational evaluation platforms.
• Maintain compliance with RMF and ATO requirements through management of security documentation, control tracking, and operational security processes.
• Support development, maintenance, and update of ATO packages, RMF artifacts, SSPs, and security compliance documentation.
• Track and manage POA&Ms, vulnerability findings, remediation activities, and security action items.
• Execute or coordinate required vulnerability scanning and security assessment activities across operational environments.
• Facilitate secure deployment and integration of AI/ML tools, models, datasets, and evaluation pipelines across NGA operational domains including COE, SECNET, and SBU.
• Support secure operations across multiple classification levels including UNCLASSIFIED, SECRET, and TS/SCI environments.
• Identify, assess, and support remediation of cybersecurity risks impacting operational T&E activities.
• Support implementation of security practices within DevSecOps workflows, operational pipelines, and AI/ML evaluation environments.
• Collaborate with ISSMs, engineers, developers, and mission stakeholders to support secure and compliant operational execution.
• Maintain audit-ready cybersecurity documentation and support operational readiness activities.

Required Qualifications

• Experience supporting cybersecurity operations, RMF compliance, vulnerability management, or security documentation activities.
• Familiarity with RMF, ATO processes, POA&M tracking, and operational cybersecurity practices.
• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts related to operational systems, cloud environments, or enterprise infrastructure.
• Ability to support secure operational environments and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Desired Experience

• Experience supporting DoD, NGA, or Intelligence Community programs.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps workflows, cloud security, and operational AI/ML environments.
• Experience supporting vulnerability scanning, compliance assessments, or operational security monitoring activities.
• Familiarity with NGA operational domains, classified environments, and secure system integration processes.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in IT or STEM related field, or additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Security Certifications

• CISSP, CASP+, Security+, CySA+, SSCP, CCSP, or equivalent.

Clearance Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to pass a CI polygraph within 30 days.