Cybersecurity Engineer 6

M. C. Dean; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer 6 to enhance security for electronic systems across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have at least 9 years of experience with a Master's degree and hold an ACTIVE TS/SCI with POLY clearance. Responsibilities include implementing security guides, assessing vulnerabilities, and leading cybersecurity initiatives. The role offers a competitive salary, professional development, and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience required with Master's degree.
• 12+ years with Bachelor's, 15+ years with Associate's, or 18+ years with High School diploma.
• Active TS/SCI w/ POLY clearance needed.

Responsibilities

• Support team members, vendors, and government customers.
• Implement DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) on IT and OT systems.
• Conduct ICS/SCADA system inventories following DoD guidance.
• Perform vulnerability scans and document vulnerabilities.

Skills

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Proficiency in MS Office tools

Experience with AutoCAD

Experience with cybersecurity in industrial control systems

Education

Master’s in IT, Risk Management, or Cybersecurity

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High School diploma

Tools

ACAS

HBSS

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

Overview

Your Future at M.C. Dean

We're seeking people driven to excellence and inspired to have a meaningful impact powering, automating, integrating, and securing the world’s most critical infrastructure and facilities. This translates into fulfilling opportunities for employees driven to excel in a meaningful career. As an employee at M.C. Dean, you will join over 5,800 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems, and deliver management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability. Together, we transform how complex, large-scale systems are designed, delivered, and sustained—enhancing client outcomes, improving lives, and changing the world for the better.

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer 6 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. As part of this unit, you will be involved in designing, engineering, integrating, operating, and maintaining electronic security services including intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audiovisual systems, IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control systems for federal, local, and commercial clients across high-growth markets.

Responsibilities

Information System Security Engineer Position Summary

This role involves working on developmental and operational teams responsible for system security engineering services for federal government systems in a highly secure environment.

• Supporting team members, vendors, and government customers
• Implementing DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) on IT and OT systems
• Assisting in documentation for DoD RMF assessment and authorization
• Conducting ICS/SCADA system inventories following DoD guidance
• Performing vulnerability scans and documenting vulnerabilities
• Supporting ISO standardization and quality inspections
• Participating in improving organizational cybersecurity posture
• Providing system security engineering services to ensure secure, reliable, and available systems and networks
• Integrating security principles into system architecture
• Designing, testing, and deploying secure systems and networks
• Assessing and mitigating security threats throughout the system lifecycle
• Contributing to security planning, risk analysis, and certification activities
• Reviewing assessment and accreditation documentation for compliance
• Applying security engineering expertise across various domains including risk management, intrusion detection, and system integration
• Providing security requirements and verification for systems
• Serving as subject matter expert for A&A and Continuous Monitoring processes
• Guiding system owners and teams on security strategies

Qualifications

Clearance/Citizen Type: U.S. Citizenship required; ACTIVE TS/SCI w/ POLY clearance needed.

Education and Experience:

• 9+ years with Master’s in IT, Risk Management, or Cybersecurity
• 12+ years with Bachelor’s
• 15+ years with Associate’s
• 18+ years with High School diploma

Additional Experience Needed:

• Experience with industry and government platform/system design
• Experience with cybersecurity in industrial control systems
• Proficiency with ACAS, HBSS, and mitigation strategies
• Knowledge of vulnerability management, NIST standards, and DoD lifecycle

Skills:

• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Proficiency in MS Office tools; experience with AutoCAD, Visio a plus

What We Offer:

• A collaborative, innovative environment driven by core values of agility, expertise, and trust
• Leadership opportunities and industry support
• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive health insurance
• Paid time off, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more

Physical and Cognitive Abilities:

• Extended computer use, sitting, reaching, finger dexterity
• Good listening, speaking, reading, and problem-solving skills