Remote/Hybrid Security Engineer: Federal DevSecOps & Compliance

Cogent People; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Company‑paid life insurance

Paid Time Off: 3 weeks annually + 10 paid holidays

Job summary

Cogent People is seeking a Security Engineer to implement and validate security controls across applications in support of federal security requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in vulnerability management and compliance activities, ensuring alignment with standards like FISMA and FedRAMP.

Responsibilities include ensuring secure configurations, tracking vulnerabilities, and collaborating with technical teams. Cogent People offers competitive benefits and a collaborative work culture, emphasizing career growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in information security, cybersecurity engineering, or related roles.
• Experience implementing security controls in enterprise or regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of FISMA, FedRAMP, and federal security standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement and validate security controls across applications and environments.
• Support secure configuration practices across systems and infrastructure.
• Identify, track, and support remediation of security vulnerabilities.

Skills

Information security

Cybersecurity engineering

Vulnerability management

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity

Job description

Cogent People is seeking a Security Engineer to implement and validate security controls across applications in support of federal security requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in vulnerability management and compliance activities, ensuring alignment with standards like FISMA and FedRAMP.

Responsibilities include ensuring secure configurations, tracking vulnerabilities, and collaborating with technical teams. Cogent People offers competitive benefits and a collaborative work culture, emphasizing career growth and professional development.