Cybersecurity Specialist (Quantico, VA)

Life Cycle Engineering; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with ESOP

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Professional Development

Job summary

Life Cycle Engineering is seeking a NCIS Cybersecurity Specialist to support the NCIS IT mission in Quantico, Virginia. The role involves establishing system-wide security requirements and guiding junior staff in cybersecurity/IA implementations.

Qualified candidates will have 5–7 years of IT security experience, RMF/NIST expertise, and DoD 8140 compliance readiness to support RMF A&A activities and enterprise security deployments, with up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of IT security experience.
• Mastery of NIST SP 800-53/37 and Navy RMF package development.
• Experience with eMASS, ACAS, and STIG Viewer.
• Must meet DoD 8140 Cyber Security Workforce Management requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs DoD Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities per RMF processes.
• Deploys and maintains enterprise security solutions (ePO, ENS Firewall, DLP).
• Conducts threat analysis and documents risk assessments; ensures compliance with NIST standards.

Skills

NIST RMF

NIST SP 800-53/37

A&A

eMASS

ACAS

STIG Viewer

Job description

NCIS Cybersecurity Specialist

Join Life Cycle Engineering in support of the NCIS IT support services mission headquartered in Quantico, Virginia. The Information Technology Directorate (ITD) supports the NCIS core mission areas to investigate and defeat criminal, terrorist, and foreign intelligence threats by planning for and providing services through appropriate use of the people, equipment, technology, and infrastructure resources of the United States (U.S.) Navy and Marine Corps.

This position is expected to start in Q3 of 2026.

Position Summary

As a Cybersecurity Specialist, you will establish and satisfy system-wide information security requirements based on analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands. Support the government Cybersecurity personnel in the development and implementation of cybersecurity/IA doctrine and policies. Provide leadership and guidance in the development, design and application of solutions implemented by junior cybersecurity/IA staff.

Clearance Requirements

Fully adjudicated Secret clearance (TS/SCI eligibility).

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Performs DoD Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities in accordance with RMF processes.
• Deploys and maintains enterprise security solutions including Trellix ePO, ENS Firewall, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
• Conducts threat analysis, documents formal risk assessments, and ensures compliance with NIST 800-53.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

• 5 to 7 years of IT security experience.
• Mastery of NIST SP 800-53/37 and Navy RMF package development.
• Experience with eMASS, ACAS, and STIG Viewer.
• Must meet DoD 8140 Cyber Security Workforce Management requirements.

Physical Demands and Expectations

• Travel will be required to support this task (up to 25% travel).
• Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting (up to 30 pounds), and standing; occasional prolonged sitting.
• Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance.
• Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their families.
• Free Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options available.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options.
• Company matched 401(k) & company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave.
• Continuing Education and Professional Development programs at all levels.
• Flexible Schedules and Relaxed Dress Code.
• Employer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication.
• Free access to an extensive online training library, including certification prep.
• Bonus Program for outstanding contributions, Employee Referral Program, numerous Recognition Opportunities, and more.

*Benefits may vary by business unit and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Life Cycle Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.