Cybersecurity Engineer 3

RPMGlobal; Reston, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RPMGlobal seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer 3 to safeguard digital assets and lead security design, implementation, and maintenance. The role requires deep expertise in threat landscapes, incident response, and policy enforcement across complex environments.

You will work with cross-functional teams to embed security into the software lifecycle, perform risk assessments, and develop robust documentation and reporting practices for leadership and auditors.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• 7+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience designing security controls.
• Experience implementing continuous monitoring and auditing for compliance.
• Strong ability to specify and implement log collection into Splunk.
• Experience analyzing aggregated logs for anomalies or risks.
• Experience applying NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, FedRAMP controls.
• Experience with IL5–IL6+ cloud, container, and DevSecOps environments.
• CISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security solutions including firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and encryption.
• Conduct regular security assessments to identify vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and apps.
• Develop and implement incident response plans to address security incidents.
• Collaborate with IT, dev, compliance, and other teams to enforce security policies.
• Monitor network traffic, logs, and alerts to detect incidents and respond quickly.
• Investigate anomalies and security breaches to mitigate risk.
• Integrate security into all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Maintain documentation of security processes and configurations.
• Prepare detailed reports on security findings and actions taken.

Skills

Incident response

Forensic analysis

Security controls design

DevSecOps

Cloud security

Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD

Tools

Splunk

Fortify

Acunetix

Prisma Cloud

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cybersecurity Engineer 3 to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in safeguarding digital assets and sensitive information. The ideal candidate is a dedicated cybersecurity professional with a strong understanding of current threats and vulnerabilities and the ability to implement robust security measures. The Cybersecurity Engineer 3 will contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of cybersecurity infrastructure while staying current on emerging trends, regulatory frameworks, and security best practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, and encryption mechanisms.
• Conduct regular security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications.
• Develop and implement incident response plans to effectively address security incidents and breaches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Monitor network traffic, system logs, and security alerts to detect and respond to potential security incidents.
• Analyze and investigate anomalies and security breaches, taking appropriate actions to mitigate risks.
• Work closely with IT, software development, compliance, and other cross-functional teams to integrate security into all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of security processes, procedures, and configurations.
• Prepare detailed reports on security findings, incidents, and actions taken.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• 7+ years of experience as a cybersecurity engineer with a specialization in designing and building implementations of required security controls.
• Experience implementing continuous monitoring and auditing of solutions for compliance with security controls.
• Strong skills in specifying and implementing log collection into tools such as Splunk.
• Experience querying and analyzing aggregated logs to identify security-relevant anomalies or risks.
• Strong experience implementing security controls from government regulatory frameworks and security standards, including NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, and FedRAMP.
• Experience implementing controls for cloud, container, and DevSecOps services and solutions within IL5 to IL6+ environments.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and infrastructure components.
• Proficiency in incident response, security incident handling, and forensic analysis techniques.
• Experience with security tools such as Fortify, Acunetix, and Prisma Cloud.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• CISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

• High School Diploma/GED: N/A
• Associate Degree: N/A
• Bachelor's Degree: 7 years of experience.
• Master's Degree: 7 years of experience.
• PhD: 7 years of experience.

RequiredCertifications

• CISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements.

Required Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph.