Forward-Deployed Security Engineer for Government Missions

The Rundown AI, Inc.

United States

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
401k plan
Parental leave benefits

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in the United States is seeking a Forward Deployed Security Engineer to support a variety of projects. The role involves achieving Authority to Operate (ATO) statuses, providing exceptional customer service, and interpreting government policies into actionable technical requirements. Ideal candidates will possess an active U.S. DoD clearance and proven experience in a government context. The position includes competitive salary potential and various benefits like medical insurance and flexible work options.

Qualifications

  • Active U.S. DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance required.
  • Experience with cybersecurity in a US Government context needed.
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites (25% preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Achieve ATOs for software with minimal oversight.
  • Provide high-quality documentation and customer service.
  • Translate regulatory language into technical requirements.

Skills

Interpreting government policy
Designing security solutions
Integrating security-as-code
Information security fundamentals
Attention to detail

Tools

SIEM/SOAR platforms
Kubernetes
Multi-cloud environments

Job description

A leading cybersecurity firm in the United States is seeking a Forward Deployed Security Engineer to support a variety of projects. The role involves achieving Authority to Operate (ATO) statuses, providing exceptional customer service, and interpreting government policies into actionable technical requirements. Ideal candidates will possess an active U.S. DoD clearance and proven experience in a government context. The position includes competitive salary potential and various benefits like medical insurance and flexible work options.
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