Senior DoD Cybersecurity Engineer - RMF, Incident Response

Scires; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A government contractor in North Charleston seeks a seasoned security expert responsible for designing and optimizing advanced security controls for critical Department of Defense communication systems and networks. Candidates must possess a master's degree in relevant fields, a DoD top secret clearance, and at least seven years of experience managing vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with cyber-policy. The role involves significant interaction with government officials and stakeholders, requiring strong communication and security assessment skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent DoD training.
• Seven years of progressive experience in information-security duties.
• Ability to design and apply risk-mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Designing and optimizing security controls for DoD communication systems.
• Assessing system vulnerabilities and developing mitigation strategies.
• Serving as the primary technical authority on information-security matters.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of DoD cyber-policy frameworks (RMF, NIST800-53, CNSSI1253)

Hands-on experience with security tools (SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS)

Proficiency with network protocols, Windows/Linux/Unix

Experience conducting risk assessments and security audits

Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills

Education

Master’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity or related field

Active DoD top secret clearance

Tools

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools

Vulnerability scanners

Job description

A government contractor in North Charleston seeks a seasoned security expert responsible for designing and optimizing advanced security controls for critical Department of Defense communication systems and networks. Candidates must possess a master's degree in relevant fields, a DoD top secret clearance, and at least seven years of experience managing vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with cyber-policy. The role involves significant interaction with government officials and stakeholders, requiring strong communication and security assessment skills.