DoD Network & Cybersecurity Engineer (RMF/A&A)

PAE Government Services Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 183,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO & holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Network and Cybersecurity Engineer to ensure the security, accreditation, and compliance of Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) environments for the Skywalker program. You will support IA activities, coordinate A&A and ATO, and implement cybersecurity best practices across the system lifecycle.

Requires TS/SCI with Poly, DoD/IC experience, and strong documentation skills. Office and field work with potential worldwide travel.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Information Assurance or cybersecurity activities within DoD and/or Intelligence Community environments.
• Knowledge of RMF, ICD 503, A&A, and ATO processes.
• Experience developing technical documentation and security accreditation artifacts.
• Understanding of secure system engineering principles and cybersecurity best practices.
• Strong written, verbal, and analytical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity engineering and IA activities for WIDS deployments.
• Coordinate A&A and ATO efforts in accordance with ICD 503 and Government requirements.
• Develop, review, and maintain accreditation documentation, security plans, and technical procedures.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to implement secure system configurations and cybersecurity controls.
• Support vulnerability assessments, security compliance reviews, and risk mitigation activities.
• Assist with system hardening, patch management, and configuration management.
• Provide technical guidance on cybersecurity requirements throughout system deployment and sustainment.
• Support Government customers during security reviews, audits, and accreditation activities.

Skills

IA cybersecurity

RMF ICD503

Technical documentation

Secure system engineering

Written/verbal communication

Cross-team coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Network and Cybersecurity Engineer to ensure the security, accreditation, and compliance of Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) environments for the Skywalker program. You will support IA activities, coordinate A&A and ATO, and implement cybersecurity best practices across the system lifecycle.

Requires TS/SCI with Poly, DoD/IC experience, and strong documentation skills. Office and field work with potential worldwide travel.