Senior DoD Cybersecurity Engineer - RMF & STIG Specialist

Caelum Research Corporation; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Caelum Research Corporation seeks a Senior Systems Security Engineer to protect Navy networks and systems. You will lead vulnerability assessments, accreditation activities, and risk mitigation in a mission-critical environment.

Role requires 6+ years in cybersecurity engineering, DoD/Navy experience preferred, and IAT Level III certification. You will implement security controls, perform RMF checks, STIG scans, system hardening, and penetration testing while collaborating with engineers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
• 6+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience.
• DoD/Navy system experience preferred.
• IAT Level III certification required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor cybersecurity controls and best practices.
• Conduct STIG scans, RMF compliance checks, and accreditation documentation.
• Perform system hardening, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.
• Collaborate with engineers, ISSOs, and stakeholders to maintain system security.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

6+ years experience

IAT Level III

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

NIST SP 800-53

RMF

DISA STIG

SCAP tools

Job description

Caelum Research Corporation seeks a Senior Systems Security Engineer to protect Navy networks and systems. You will lead vulnerability assessments, accreditation activities, and risk mitigation in a mission-critical environment.

Role requires 6+ years in cybersecurity engineering, DoD/Navy experience preferred, and IAT Level III certification. You will implement security controls, perform RMF checks, STIG scans, system hardening, and penetration testing while collaborating with engineers and