Security/ATO Engineer

ICF; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 99,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF seeks a security-focused professional to translate requirements into engineering tasks and coordinate control evidence for federal programs. You will partner with DevSecOps to remediate vulnerabilities and manage authorization artifacts.

Role requires U.S. citizenship, 5+ years in federal security activities, and ability to work from the U.S. within Eastern Time hours. Remote work is authorized nationwide.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required by the federal government for this position.
• Minimum five years of experience supporting federal information-system security, assessment, or authorization activities.
• Reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and all work must be performed in the U.S.
• Pass a successful Public Trust background check.
• Experience documenting and tracking security controls, evidence, findings, and remediation actions.

Responsibilities

• Translate applicable security requirements into actionable engineering and documentation tasks.
• Coordinate security controls evidence, assessment activities, findings, and remediation tracking.
• Review architecture, configurations, code-quality output, and test evidence for security concerns.
• Partner with developers and DevSecOps personnel to address vulnerabilities and secure delivery pipelines.
• Maintain security risks, issues, decisions, and authorization artifacts.
• Support client reviews, status reporting, and authorization-readiness activities.

Skills

U.S. citizenship

Public Trust background check

Federal information-system security

Security assessment experience

Authorization activities

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity

Job description

Description

Our Digital Modernization Division is an information technology and management consulting department that offers integrated, strategic solutions to public- and private-sector clients. ICF brings the expertise, agility, and commitment to design, build, and operate high-performance IT solutions that support clients' missions.

Job Location

Remote work is authorized. Must support US Eastern time zone working hours.

• If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses and prohibits personal VPN connections.

What You Will Do

• Translate applicable security requirements into actionable engineering and documentation tasks.
• Coordinate security controls evidence, assessment activities, findings, and remediation tracking.
• Review architecture, configurations, code-quality output, and test evidence for security concerns.
• Partner with developers and DevSecOps personnel to address vulnerabilities and secure delivery pipelines.
• Maintain security risks, issues, decisions, and authorization artifacts.
• Support client reviews, status reporting, and authorization-readiness activities.

Required Skills

• Candidate must reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and all work must be performed in the U.S.
• Candidate must have lived in the U.S. for three (3) full years out of the last five (5) years.
• Candidate must be able to pass successful Public Trust background check.
• US Citizenship is required by the federal government for this position.
• Minimum five years of experience supporting federal information-system security, assessment, or authorization activities.

Desired Skills

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information systems, or a related field; directly related experience may be considered in place of education.
• Experience documenting and tracking security controls, evidence, findings, and remediation actions.
• Working knowledge of secure software development, vulnerability management, and security testing.
• Ability to communicate security requirements to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in Agile delivery teams and collaborate with government and contractor stakeholders.
• Relevant federal security, cloud, or information-assurance certification.
• Experience with Agile modernization programs and CI/CD security controls.

Professional Skills

• Highly effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively across business, technical, and client teams.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize multiple assignments in a delivery-focused environment.

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Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.

For more information, please read ourEEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please [e-mail] we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$98,614.00 - $167,644.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)