Senior Cybersecurity Engineer | RMF/A&A Leader | Govt-Ready

PEMCCO; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 88,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Additional company-sponsored benefits

Job summary

PEMCCO is seeking aSenior Cybersecurity Engineer to design, implement, assess, and maintain cybersecurity capabilities that protect government information systems, networks, applications, and data. This role requires leadership in security engineering, risk management, and compliance across the system lifecycle.

The Senior engineer will mentor junior staff, collaborate with government stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement in security posture for mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
• Ten years of cybersecurity experience.
• Knowledge of RMF and DoD requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity solutions for information systems, networks, and applications.
• Lead cybersecurity engineering efforts across development, modernization, and sustainment.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and security control evaluations.
• Develop mitigation strategies for vulnerabilities.
• Support RMF and A&A activities.
• Review architectures to ensure cybersecurity compliance.
• Produce SSPs, SARs, and POA&Ms.
• Coordinate with engineers and stakeholders to integrate security requirements.
• Mentor junior cybersecurity staff.

Skills

10 years of cybersecurity experience

RMF knowledge

NIST standards knowledge

Security architecture concepts

System security concepts

Strong communication skills

Leadership and mentorship

Education

Master's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Job description

PEMCCO is seeking aSenior Cybersecurity Engineer to design, implement, assess, and maintain cybersecurity capabilities that protect government information systems, networks, applications, and data. This role requires leadership in security engineering, risk management, and compliance across the system lifecycle.

The Senior engineer will mentor junior staff, collaborate with government stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement in security posture for mission-critical environments.