Senior DoD Cybersecurity Engineer & RMF Lead

TekSynap; North Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability plans

Vacation time and holidays

Job summary

A defense contractor in North Charleston is seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer / Scientist to provide technical leadership for cybersecurity assessment activities. Responsibilities include RMF implementation, vulnerabilities assessment, and technical oversight of security operations. Ideal candidates will have significant DoD cybersecurity experience, relevant certifications, and a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related fields. The role offers remote work opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 15 years DoD engineering/cybersecurity experience, managerial experience required.
• RMF lifecycle implementation experience.
• STIG validation experience.
• IV&V cybersecurity testing experience.
• Enterprise network security experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Lead Technical Engineer for cybersecurity assessment and authorization.
• Lead implementation of RMF controls across systems.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments using ACAS and related tools.
• Develop cybersecurity test procedures aligned to NIST and DoD guidance.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

RMF implementation

Risk assessment

Vulnerability analysis

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

eMASS

ACAS

HBSS

Job description

A defense contractor in North Charleston is seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer / Scientist to provide technical leadership for cybersecurity assessment activities. Responsibilities include RMF implementation, vulnerabilities assessment, and technical oversight of security operations. Ideal candidates will have significant DoD cybersecurity experience, relevant certifications, and a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related fields. The role offers remote work opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.