Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Eliassen Group; Helena (MT); Remote; USD 117,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking a hands-on Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to strengthen and scale cybersecurity practices across our growing software organization supporting mission-critical environments.

The role emphasizes vulnerability management, compliance initiatives, secure software development practices, and cybersecurity operations, with growth opportunities and a remote work setup in the U.S.

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of overall software engineering, infrastructure, or technology experience.
• Hands-on technical background with experience investigating vulnerabilities and implementing solutions.
• Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting environments governed by FedRAMP, NIST, FISMA, STIGs, RMF, ATOs, or related standards.
• Experience working with development teams to improve security posture.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity initiatives across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Identify, analyze, and remediate application and infrastructure vulnerabilities.
• Partner with software engineers to integrate security throughout the development lifecycle.
• Support compliance efforts related to federal security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in security assessments, audits, and risk management activities.
• Help improve security processes, release management controls, and operational procedures.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and recommend preventative measures.
• Serve as a technical resource during customer discussions and security reviews.
• Contribute to incident response, vulnerability management, and security monitoring activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and leadership teams.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Security operations

Compliance frameworks

Cloud security

FedRAMP/NIST/RMF

Tools

AWS GovCloud

Job description

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Anywhere

Type: Contract-to-Hire

Category: Program/Project Management

Industry: Healthcare

Workplace Type: Remote

Standard Hours: Open

Reference ID: JN -082026-108343

Date Posted: 09/18/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/cy1FUU

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Description:

Remote in either Remote or Washington, DC

Our client is seeking a hands-on Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to help strengthen and scale cybersecurity practices across a growing software organization supporting mission-critical environments. This individual will serve as a key technical contributor responsible for vulnerability management, compliance initiatives, secure software development practices, and overall cybersecurity operations. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys solving complex problems, partnering with engineering teams, and taking ownership of security challenges from identification through resolution. This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative team where cybersecurity is a critical function within a rapidly evolving product environment. Long-term leadership growth opportunities may be available for the right candidate.

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Secret clearance. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $85.00 to $95.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Lead cybersecurity initiatives across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Identify, analyze, and remediate application and infrastructure vulnerabilities.
• Partner with software engineers to integrate security throughout the development lifecycle.
• Support compliance efforts related to federal security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in security assessments, audits, and risk management activities.
• Help improve security processes, release management controls, and operational procedures.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and recommend preventative measures.
• Serve as a technical resource during customer discussions and security reviews.
• Contribute to incident response, vulnerability management, and security monitoring activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and leadership teams.

Experience Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of overall software engineering, infrastructure, or technology experience
• Hands-on technical background with experience investigating vulnerabilities and implementing solutions
• Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements
• Experience supporting environments governed by FedRAMP, NIST, FISMA, STIGs, RMF, ATOs, or related standards
• Experience working directly with development teams to improve security posture
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, executives, and government customers
• Proven track record of taking ownership and driving issues through resolution
• Experience supporting cloud-hosted applications and enterprise software platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD, Navy, Army, Air Force, or other federal government programs
• Familiarity with AWS and/or AWS GovCloud environments
• Experience within regulated software environments
• Exposure to healthcare technology, EHR systems, or mission-critical applications
• Software development experience in Java, React, or similar technologies
• Ability to review code and identify security concerns, even if not serving as a full-time developer
• Prior experience working in a small-to-mid-sized high-growth technology company

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

About Eliassen Group: Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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