Cybersecurity Engineer III

Intuit, Inc.; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Healthcare

401(k) Retirement Plan

Generous Paid Leave

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Enhanced Financial Protection

Comprehensive Wellness

Career Advancement

Job summary

AgileEdge Defense is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer III to support U.S. Air Force enterprise modernization under the EPASS contract. You will provide cybersecurity engineering, information assurance, and risk management for DoD environments.

The role operates as an ISSE, collaborating across government and industry partners to ensure enterprise technologies meet cybersecurity requirements and authorization needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field, or qualifying equivalent experience.
• Senior-level cybersecurity engineering experience and knowledge of DoD RMF.
• Experience with NIST SP 800-53, DISA STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience evaluating enterprise systems for vulnerabilities and risk mitigation.
• Familiarity with ATO processes and RMF artifacts.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level cybersecurity engineering and technical security oversight for enterprise IT systems.
• Support RMF implementation, security authorization, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Develop and review system security plans, security control assessments, risk documentation, and authorization artifacts.
• Evaluate system architectures, technical designs, and engineering solutions for cybersecurity compliance.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, analyze security findings, and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Apply and validate DISA STIGs, security configuration baselines, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) activities, security assessments, and remediation planning.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, engineering teams, and system owners to resolve security deficiencies.
• Participate in technical reviews, cybersecurity working groups, and system readiness assessments.
• Prepare technical documentation, security assessments, and executive-level recommendations.

Skills

RMF implementation

NIST SP 800-53

DISA STIGs

Information assurance

Vulnerability assessments

eMASS

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

eMASS

Job description

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer III

Location: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA
Employment: Full-Time
Salary: $120,000–$145,000 Annually
Security Clearance: Secret

Position Overview

AgileEdge Defense LLC (AED), a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), is seeking an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer III to support U.S. Air Force enterprise modernization initiatives under the Engineering, Professional, and Administrative Support Services (EPASS) contract.

This senior-level position provides cybersecurity engineering, information assurance, technical risk management, and system security expertise supporting mission-critical Department of Defense enterprise environments.

The selected candidate will serve in an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) capacity, collaborating with government program leadership, systems engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and industry partners to ensure enterprise technologies meet DoD cybersecurity and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level cybersecurity engineering and technical security oversight for enterprise IT systems.

• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation, security authorization, and continuous monitoring activities.

• Develop and review system security plans, security control assessments, risk documentation, and authorization artifacts.

• Evaluate system architectures, technical designs, and engineering solutions for cybersecurity compliance.

• Conduct vulnerability assessments, analyze security findings, and recommend risk mitigation strategies.

• Apply and validate DISA STIGs, security configuration baselines, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.

• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) activities, security assessments, and remediation planning.

• Collaborate with government stakeholders, engineering teams, and system owners to resolve security deficiencies.

• Participate in technical reviews, cybersecurity working groups, and system readiness assessments.

• Prepare technical documentation, security assessments, and executive-level recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or qualifying equivalent experience.

• Senior-level experience in cybersecurity engineering, information assurance, or information systems security engineering.

• Demonstrated experience supporting DoD RMF, system authorization, and security control implementation.

• Strong understanding of NIST SP 800-53, DISA STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.

• Experience evaluating enterprise systems, identifying vulnerabilities, and developing risk mitigation strategies.

• Familiarity with eMASS, ATO documentation, and cybersecurity assessment processes.

• Strong technical writing, analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

• Ability to coordinate cybersecurity engineering activities across multidisciplinary teams.

• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications: Active Secret clearance, USAF/AFLCMC or EPASS experience, cloud security engineering, enterprise infrastructure security, and advanced cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CASP+/SecurityX, or equivalent.

Candidates must meet the applicable contractual cybersecurity workforce qualification requirements for the assigned position.

Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits

At AgileEdge Defense, we invest in our people through a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide exceptional healthcare, financial security, and long-term professional growth.

• Competitive Compensation – $120,000–$145,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Comprehensive Healthcare – Competitive medical insurance options, plus 100% employer-paid dental and vision coverage.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Company-sponsored retirement savings with employer contributions, subject to plan provisions.

• Generous Paid Leave – Minimum 15 days PTO, separate paid sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays.

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance with additional supplemental coverage options.

• Enhanced Financial Protection – 100% employer-paid accident insurance and optional critical illness coverage.

• Comprehensive Wellness – 100% employer-paid telehealth services.

• Career Advancement – Professional development and opportunities supporting critical national defense missions.

About AgileEdge Defense

AgileEdge Defense is a growing, veteran-led defense contractor specializing in cybersecurity, enterprise technology, systems engineering, and acquisition support for the Department of Defense.

We provide a collaborative, mission-focused environment where experienced professionals contribute directly to modernizing critical national defense capabilities.

Security Requirement: Secret clearance required for assignment. Candidates eligible to obtain a clearance may be considered, subject to government and contractual requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer: AgileEdge Defense provides equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.