Cybersecurity Engineer - Level III

Augustine Consulting, Inc.; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A specialized defense consulting firm seeks a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer - Level III based in Fort Belvoir, VA. The role entails conducting security scans, managing compliance, and ensuring alignment with DISA standards. Ideal candidates will possess experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST standards. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits within a collaborative environment aimed at supporting U.S. Government programs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with NIST standards and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Ability to obtain a Department of War (DOW) Secret clearance.
• 14 years' experience with a high school diploma, or 12 years with an associate's degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct network security scans and lead remediation efforts.
• Manage host-based security platforms for compliance.
• Ensure deployment of systems to DISA security standards.

Skills

Cybersecurity policies

Network security scans

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

NIST SP 800-53 v4/5

Threat intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

CompTIA Security+ Certification

Tools

Nessus Scanner

Tenable Security Center

McAfee Antivirus

AWS

Azure

Job description

Job Title

Cybersecurity Engineer - Level III

Company

Augustine Consulting, Inc.

Department

SSV

Location

Fort Belvoir, VA

Compensation

$135,000 - $185,000 / year

Description

Augustine Consulting, Inc. is a Woman-Owned Small Business professional services provider of engineering and technical services to the United States Government. We seek an experienced Cyber Security Analyst to serve as part of the ACI’s Government Programs Team, which supports the PdM SSCV program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct network security scans, analyze results, and lead security issue remediation as part of a larger team.
• Manage host-based security platforms to ensure the security and compliance of all connected systems.
• Ensure information system assets are built to Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) technical security standards and are deployed successfully.
• Conduct static and dynamic code testing and reviews for all third-party and internally developed software.
• Responsible for cybersecurity audits to ensure compliance with all cybersecurity policies and procedures. Assist with DoD Risk Management Framework actions within eMASS and NIST Special Publication 800-53 v4/5 control assessments.
• Use threat intelligence and comprehensive knowledge of the organization’s security posture to continuously assess risk and advise executive leadership.

Candidate Profile

• Dynamic: contributes energy and enthusiasm to daily tasks, team interactions, and the company’s mission.
• Thorough: possesses an unparalleled work ethic; produces complete, polished products; persistent; mission-focused; asks “Why?” as often as necessary to get to the root of the matter.
• Mature: respects others’ opinions, beliefs, and culture; listens to ideas, shares thoughts, and works independently and together to contribute insights to the company’s leaders.
• Forthright: speaks with conviction; argues based on understanding, respectfully.
• Inquisitive: seeks deeper explanations of how systems work, beyond surface-level description; connects the unconnected.
• Timely: shows up, ready to think, prepared to get on with the day’s assignments; contributes analytical insights that meet time-sensitive, reasonable requests.
• Honest: knows what’s right, legal, and appropriate; acts accordingly.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Due to the sensitive nature of the work, must possess or have the ability to obtain a Department of War (DOW) Secret clearance.
• High school diploma and 14 years’ experience, or
• Associate’s degree and 12 years’ experience, or
• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years’ experience, or
• Master’s degree and 1 year of experience.
• CompTIA Security+ Certification.
• Minimum five (5) years of RMF experience or equivalent education in the field.
• Experience with NIST SP 800-53 v4/5.
• Experience with DOD Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
• Experience with DOD Risk Management Framework (RMF).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS and/or Azure.
• Experience with Tenable Security Center and Nessus Scanner.
• Experience with McAfee Antivirus and/or Trellix Endpoint Security.
• Experience with cARMY/ECMA.
• Experience with Army Mission Command Systems.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CSSP).
• CompTIA Cloud+ Certification.

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance plans.
• Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement Program.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing

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