Lead Cybersecurity Engineer – DoD RMF & Cloud Projects

Relha LLC; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte’s GPS team seeks a PROJECT - Lead Security Engineer II to support enterprise cybersecurity operations, vulnerability management, and log analysis. You will administer key tools (Tripwire, Splunk, ACAS/Nessus) and help drive RMF compliance across Windows and Linux environments.

Qualifications include active Secret clearance with Top Secret potential, 4+ years in cybersecurity including cloud security, 3+ years AWS, and DoD security certifications.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
• Travel approximately 25% depending on client engagements
• 4+ years of cybersecurity experience including 2+ years in cloud security
• 4+ years of IAM, encryption, boundary security, logging, and cloud monitoring
• 3+ years of AWS experience
• Experience with RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs, and DoD authorization practices
• Experience with ACAS/Nessus and Splunk
• Experience securing AWS GovCloud in DoD/IC environments
• DoD 8570 baseline cybersecurity certification (Security+ CE)

Responsibilities

• Administer and sustain tools for continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, log analysis, and security operations support
• Administer Tripwire for file integrity monitoring, configuration assessment, and cybersecurity control execution
• Support administration of Splunk, SecurityBridge, and ESS including configuration, monitoring, reporting, and operational support
• Perform and coordinate ACAS scans, analyze findings, prioritize vulnerabilities, and track remediation with system owners and technical teams
• Support system hardening, patch coordination, access reviews, and incident analysis across Windows and Linux environments
• Maintain documentation, POA&M inputs, and audit evidence in alignment with DoD RMF and program requirements

Skills

Security clearance

Cloud security

AWS

Splunk

RMF/NIST 800-53/STIGs

ACAS/Nessus

IAM & encryption

DoD cybersecurity

Travel 25%

Communication skills

Education

DoD 8570 baseline certification

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

Splunk

Tripwire

SecurityBridge

Job description

Deloitte’s GPS team seeks a PROJECT - Lead Security Engineer II to support enterprise cybersecurity operations, vulnerability management, and log analysis. You will administer key tools (Tripwire, Splunk, ACAS/Nessus) and help drive RMF compliance across Windows and Linux environments.

Qualifications include active Secret clearance with Top Secret potential, 4+ years in cybersecurity including cloud security, 3+ years AWS, and DoD security certifications.