Cybersecurity Proposal Engineer: RMF & Compliance Lead

Chenega MIOS SBU; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega MIOS SBU is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to oversee strategy, compliance, and technical execution across proposals, systems, and operations. You will lead integration of cybersecurity requirements into bid proposals, analyze solicitations, and develop compliant solutions aligned with regulatory standards.

You will work with client IT and cybersecurity teams, manage RMF activities from Categorization to Monitoring, and mentor technicians while ensuring system uptime and high security

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant cybersecurity experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contracts.
• CompTIA Sec+ and CCNA required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Experience with Active Directory, server stacks, network switches, and ATO/ATC processes.
• Background check and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cybersecurity aspects of bid proposal processes, ensuring that all security requirements and considerations are comprehensively addressed.
• Analyze RFQs, RFPs, PWS, and SOWs, devise comprehensive cybersecurity solutions including estimating level of effort, and draft these sections in proposals.
• Compile deliverables and documentation related to cybersecurity compliance with contractual requirements including system diagrams, tailored CCI lists, POAM checklists, STIG checklists, and other tailored specifications.
• Perform preventive maintenance on existing networks including software updates, backup testing, and conducting vulnerability and compliance assessments (SCAP and Nessus).
• Work with system manufacturers and SMEs to analyze STIG implementation and compile exemptions as required.
• Manage the operations, strategies, and growth of our Systems Integration Laboratory (SIL).
• Mentor and guide a team of electronic technicians on network configuration and hardware installation.
• Collaborate with client IT and cybersecurity teams, sharing best practices and ensuring compliance standards are maintained.
• Drive the RMF process from Categorization through Monitoring.
• Interface with Authorizing Officials (AO) and ISSM/ISSO related to ATO actions/status.
• Supervise the implementation, upkeep, and management of Electronic Security Systems across client facilities.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, strategies, and best practices in Electronic Security Systems domain.
• Address and rectify client security system issues to maximize uptime and performance.
• Ensure effective communication between our technical teams, non-technical stakeholders, and clients.
• This position exercises independent judgment on cybersecurity architecture, regulatory compliance, system authorization, and operational risk management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

C/C++/C#

JavaScript

Python

SQL

Lua

CEH/CISSP

Active Directory

Systems Administration

Security clearance readiness

Tools

LenelS2

AMAG

Genetec

Milestone

Hirsch

Software House C-CURE 9000

Job description

Chenega MIOS SBU is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to oversee strategy, compliance, and technical execution across proposals, systems, and operations. You will lead integration of cybersecurity requirements into bid proposals, analyze solicitations, and develop compliant solutions aligned with regulatory standards.

You will work with client IT and cybersecurity teams, manage RMF activities from Categorization to Monitoring, and mentor technicians while ensuring system uptime and high security