Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

bcmcllc

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

95% employer paid medical, dental, & vision coverages

401k with company match

11 standard holidays & 3 weeks of annual leave

Job summary

bcmcllc is looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer based in Arlington, Virginia, to support a critical government mission focusing on incident response for cyber-attacks. The successful candidate will lead security controls assessment and collaborate with federal agencies to ensure compliance with security requirements.

This position demands over 10 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering along with an active TS/SCI clearance. Benefits include a competitive salary, comprehensive health coverage, and generous paid leave.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or security architecture.
Active TS/SCI clearance required.
Strong understanding of risk management and security controls implementation.

Responsibilities

Lead security controls assessment and implementation.
Conduct security assessments of proposed technology insertions.
Develop security metrics for measuring pilot and production outcomes.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

Risk management

Security assessments

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

BS in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

NIST 800-53

FISMA

RMF

Job description

BCMC is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber‑attacks, offering immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Controls & Assessment Lead) to support this critical customer mission.

Responsibilities

Lead security controls assessment and implementation for technology integration pilots
Establish risk frameworks for pilot design and execution activities
Ensure compliance with federal security requirements (NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP)
Conduct security assessments of proposed technology insertions
Define security boundaries and controls for pilot environments
Coordinate with RMF and security teams on authorization activities
Ensure pilots maintain security posture and avoid becoming security liabilities
Assess security readiness for scaling pilots into production
Develop security metrics for measuring pilot and production outcomes
Lead security governance review processes and decision points
Ensure alignment with CISA Zero Trust Strategy and security architecture
Conduct risk assessments for technology insertions across federated environments
Support continuous monitoring and security validation of integrated capabilities
Provide security guidance to development and operations teams
Document security controls, procedures, and compliance evidence

Required Skills and Clearances

U.S. Citizenship
Active TS/SCI clearance
Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability
10+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or security architecture
Expert knowledge of federal security frameworks (NIST 800‑53, RMF, FISMA)
Experience leading security assessments and authorization activities
Strong understanding of risk management and security controls implementation
Experience with security compliance in operational environments
Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and implementation principles
Experience assessing security of AI/ML and emerging technologies
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Excellent documentation and communication abilities