RMF & Zero Trust Cybersecurity Engineer (Hybrid/Remote)

GovCIO; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer (RMF / Zero Trust) with an active Secret clearance to design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity solutions that protect enterprise systems while ensuring compliance with federal security frameworks. The role is based in Arlington, VA, with a hybrid/remote work option.

Responsibilities include implementing controls, supporting authorization activities, designing Zero Trust architectures, enabling vulnerability management, and contributing to security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience in a relevant field.
• 5–10 years of cybersecurity experience as a baseline.
• Proven RMF/NIST 800-53 expertise and Zero Trust design experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement RMF/NIST-aligned controls and assess authorization activities.
• Design and maintain Zero Trust architectures and security solutions.
• Lead vulnerability management and remediation efforts.
• Support incident detection and response and develop security artifacts.

Skills

RMF/NIST

Zero Trust

IAM/PAM

SIEM

Vulnerability mgmt

Cloud security

Endpoint security

Security docs

Education

Bachelor’s degree/experience

Tools

AWS

Azure

Security automation

Job description

GovCIO is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer (RMF / Zero Trust) with an active Secret clearance to design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity solutions that protect enterprise systems while ensuring compliance with federal security frameworks. The role is based in Arlington, VA, with a hybrid/remote work option.

Responsibilities include implementing controls, supporting authorization activities, designing Zero Trust architectures, enabling vulnerability management, and contributing to security