Cybersecurity Engineer – DoD RMF & STIGs Specialist

M.C. Dean; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a cybersecurity engineer to coordinate and implement DoD security controls across IT and OT environments. The role involves supporting RMF assessment and authorization processes and conducting ICS/SCADA inventories under DoD guidance.

Ideal candidates have DoD RMF experience, familiarity with NIST 800-53, and strong skills in vulnerability management, STIG application, and customer collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience with DoD RMF lifecycle and NIST 800-53 controls.
• Proficiency applying STIGs to IT/OT systems and documenting results.
• Experience executing vulnerability management and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement DoD security controls with team and government customers.
• Assist in DoD RMF assessment and authorization documentation.
• Inventory ICS/SCADA systems following DoD guidance.
• Conduct vulnerability scanning and document system vulnerabilities.
• Support ISO standardization and quality inspections.
• Improve organizational cybersecurity posture continuously.

Skills

DoD RMF lifecycle

NIST 800-53 controls

Cybersecurity

Policy development

Customer communication

Education

Master's Degree in IT/Risk Management/Cybersecurity

Bachelor's Degree in IT/Risk Management/Cybersecurity

Associate's Degree in IT/Risk Management/Cybersecurity

High School Diploma

Tools

ACAS

HBSS

STIGs

eMASS

POA&M tracking tools

SRR Tools

Job description

M.C. Dean is seeking a cybersecurity engineer to coordinate and implement DoD security controls across IT and OT environments. The role involves supporting RMF assessment and authorization processes and conducting ICS/SCADA inventories under DoD guidance.

Ideal candidates have DoD RMF experience, familiarity with NIST 800-53, and strong skills in vulnerability management, STIG application, and customer collaboration.