Lead Cybersecurity Engineer/Scientist w/Secret Clearance

Archer; North Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, in collaboration with TekSynap, seeks a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer/Scientist to join the Defense Health Agency team to provide technical leadership for cybersecurity assessment and authorization.

Responsibilities include RMF implementation, IV&V testing, vulnerability assessment, STIG validation, and development of authorization packages for NIWC Atlantic managed cybersecurity efforts. Secret clearance required; TS preferred.

Qualifications

• 15 years DoD engineering/cybersecurity; managerial experience required.
• RMF lifecycle implementation experience.
• STIG validation experience.
• IV&V cybersecurity testing experience.
• eMASS experience.
• Vulnerability assessment experience.
• Enterprise network security experience.
• Experience supporting government agencies or federal environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Lead Technical Engineer for cybersecurity assessment and authorization execution.
• Lead RMF controls implementation across systems, enclaves, and sites.
• Develop and maintain Security Assessment Plans (SAP).
• Develop cybersecurity test procedures aligned to NIST and DoD guidance.
• Conduct security control assessments across technical, operational, and management controls.
• Perform IV&V testing activities.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments using ACAS, HBSS, and related tools.
• Analyze vulnerability scan results and identify remediation actions.
• Develop Security Assessment Reports with findings and recommendations.
• Support creation of SSP/SAR/POA&M and supporting artifacts.

Skills

RMF lifecycle

IV&V testing

STIG validation

Vulnerability assessment

eMASS experience

Enterprise network security

DoD cybersecurity

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/CS/Engineering/IS

Tools

eMASS

ACAS

HBSS

Job description

Archer is collaborating with TekSynap to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. TekSynap is seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer / Scientist to join our team at Defense Health Agency to provide technical leadership for cybersecurity assessment and authorization activities supporting DHA systems and enclaves. Responsibilities include RMF implementation, IV&V testing, vulnerability assessment, STIG validation, and development of authorization packages for NIWC Atlantic managed cybersecurity efforts.

Experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 15 years DoD engineering/cybersecurity; managerial experience required
• RMF lifecycle implementation experience
• STIG validation experience
• IV&V cybersecurity testing experience
• eMASS experience
• Vulnerability assessment experience
• Enterprise network security experience
• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.

Certifications

• IAM Level III Certification preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CASP, GSLC, CCISO)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline.

Clearance

• Secret clearance (ability to obtain TS preferred)

Responsibilities

• Serve as Lead Technical Engineer for cybersecurity assessment and authorization execution
• Lead implementation of RMF controls across systems, enclaves, and sites
• Develop and maintain Security Assessment Plans (SAP)
• Develop cybersecurity test procedures aligned to NIST and DoD guidance
• Conduct security control assessments across technical, operational, and management controls
• Perform Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) testing activities
• Conduct vulnerability assessments using ACAS, HBSS, and related tools
• Analyze vulnerability scan results and identify remediation actions
• Develop Security Assessment Reports documenting findings and recommendations
• Perform reassessment of remediated controls and update test results
• Provide technical leadership for RMF package development
• Support creation of SSP, SAR, POA&M, and supporting artifacts
• Conduct system security architecture reviews
• Evaluate enclave and system boundary definitions
• Perform risk assessments and residual risk analysis
• Support development of authorization packages in eMASS
• Provide technical validation of RMF artifacts
• Support validation readiness review activities
• Support IV&V test event planning and execution
• Provide technical oversight of STIG implementation
• Develop cybersecurity test matrices and validation procedures
• Support automated tool development for cybersecurity testing
• Analyze ACAS data and generate vulnerability reports
• Support automation of STIG assignment and test planning
• Provide cybersecurity engineering support for DHA toolsets
• Support development of dashboards and reporting metrics
• Provide technical guidance to cybersecurity analysts and engineers
• Support network, server, and application security testing
• Support encryption, authentication, and boundary security reviews
• Participate in technical review boards and working groups
• Support continuous monitoring and risk scoring activities
• Support remediation tracking and POA&M closure validation
• Provide technical briefings to Government stakeholders
• Support CONUS and OCONUS site cybersecurity assessments
• Support cybersecurity documentation and reporting deliverables

COMPETENCIES

• Cybersecurity engineering
• RMF implementation
• Risk assessment
• Vulnerability analysis
• System security architecture
• Technical leadership
• Problem solving
• Documentation development

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: North Charleston, SC area (contractor facility within 15 miles of NIWC Atlantic). Remote/telework may be approved
• Type of environment: Office environment
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Core hours (0800-1700), Monday through Friday. Occasional extended hours during testing events
• Amount of Travel: Minimal (10 - 20%). CONUS primarily, limited OCONUS

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Secret clearance (ability to obtain TS preferred)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Other Information

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

This position supports an upcoming government contract proposal and is contingent upon contract award and government approval. Candidates must meet all stated requirements and may be required to sign a Letter of Commitment (LOC).

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. Technology moving at the speed of thought embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

• We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.