Cybersecurity Engineer SME

Interactive Process Technology LLC; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer SME to provide technical and leadership roles for critical cybersecurity efforts across classified networks. This role involves overseeing initiatives, ensuring compliance, and providing mentorship within a collaborative culture geared towards national security enhancement.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Matching 401k

Paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with specific focus on RMF and vulnerability management.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II or IAM Level III certification, such as CISSP, CISM, CASP preferred.
• Active US Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead across cybersecurity initiatives supporting accreditation and monitoring.
• Drive vulnerability remediation across various cybersecurity tools and frameworks.
• Supervise validators and assessors to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards.

Skills

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Vulnerability Management

Cybersecurity Compliance

Technical Leadership

Client Relationship

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Cybersecurity Engineer SME

Location: Remote

Clearance: Active US Secret Clearance (or Ability to Obtain one)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer SME who provides technical and management leadership for mission-critical cybersecurity efforts across classified networks and systems. You will set goals, shape execution plans, and ensure alignment to both technical and business objectives, collaborating directly with clients and senior stakeholders. Your domain expertise and decision-making authority will directly influence project success and delivery.

You will serve as a subject matter expert across Risk Management Framework (RMF), vulnerability management, and cybersecurity compliance in both traditional DoD environments and cloud infrastructures (AWS/Azure). This position may include team oversight and mentoring responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technical and strategic lead across cybersecurity initiatives supporting system accreditation and continuous monitoring for classified systems
• Lead or support RMF-based Authorization & Assessment (A&A) activities, documentation, and eMASS packages for DoD systems, including Government cloud environments
• Drive vulnerability remediation across VMS/IAVA, SCAP, HBSS, ACAS, ISCM, and other cybersecurity tools; interpret results within mission and risk context
• Supervise or coordinate with validators and Security Control Assessors (SCAs) to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and project timelines
• Provide expertise in RMF 2.0 transition, including documentation updates, solution analysis, stakeholder communication, and training development
• Serve as a client-facing lead, shaping cybersecurity strategy, communicating impacts, and influencing program direction at senior levels
• Assist in spillage response and data cleanup processes per DoD policy for both classified and unclassified environments
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior cybersecurity staff or subcontractor personnel as applicable

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering)
• 8+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity or information assurance, including direct RMF, ATO, and vulnerability management responsibilities. Leadership or client-facing experience is strongly preferred
• Deep experience with DoD RMF, NIST 800-53, ATO processes, and secure system engineering
• Experience with cybersecurity operations and tooling across hybrid and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Strong client relationship, negotiation, and team leadership capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II or IAM Level III certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CASP) preferred
• US Secret Clearance required

Why IPTA?

At IPTA, we thrive on solving hard problems with fearless integrity and passionate service. We support professional growth and provide a collaborative team culture. You'll work on meaningful programs that impact national security and digital transformation for mission-driven customers.

IPTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, status as a veteran or disabled veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions, including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, returns from lay-off, terminations, and social and recreational programs on the principles of equal employment opportunity.

This job posting sets forth the authorities and responsibilities of this position, which may be changed from time to time as shall be determined. The compensation range for this role is up to 145k based on the function, education, experience and qualifications of the applicants. IPTA provides a variety of benefits including health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, matching 401k, savings plan, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Our employees have diverse backgrounds, skills, and ideas that collectively contribute to a rich working environment and greater opportunity for innovation.

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