GovCIO

Federal IT modernization and cybersecurity services

Cybersecurity Engineer

Security Engineering & ArchitectureConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFort Meade, MD, USA$193k - $213k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

High school education with 10 or more years of experience, or commensurate experience.
Required TS/SCI CI Poly clearance.
10 years of experience with Department of Defense cybersecurity frameworks and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Background in cloud and data security.
Experience conducting penetration testing, risk assessments, and vulnerability scans.
DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ CE, SSCP, CND, or CCNA Security.

Responsibilities

Embed security-by-design principles into system architecture, cloud infrastructure, software configuration, and data handling approaches developed during IOC.
Address access controls, data protection, segmentation, and preparatory RMF considerations to reduce authorization risk during follow-on implementation.
Ensure autonomous penetration-testing capabilities are deployed responsibly and align with DoD cybersecurity requirements as the capability transitions into IOC execution.
Define cybersecurity controls and secure configuration requirements.
Support RMF and authorization planning activities.
Ensure secure handling of autonomous assessment data.

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Cybersecurity Engineerto embed security-by-design into system architecture. This position will be located in Fort Meade, MDand will be an onsiteposition.

Responsibilities

The Cybersecurity Engineer embeds security-by-design principles into system architecture, cloud infrastructure, software configuration, and data handling approaches developed during IOC. This role addresses access controls, data protection, segmentation, and preparatory RMF considerations to reduce authorization risk during follow-on implementation. Early cybersecurity involvement ensures autonomous pentesting capabilities are deployed responsibly and align with DoD cybersecurity requirements as the capability transitions into IOC execution.

Define cybersecurity controls and secure configuration requirements
Support RMF and authorization planning activities
Ensure secure handling of autonomous assessment data

Qualifications

High School with 10+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

Clearance Required: TS/SCI CI Poly
10 yrs experience with DoD cybersecurity frameworks and RMF
Background in cloud and data security
Experience conducting penetration testing, risk assessments, and vulnerability scans
DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II (Sec+CE, SSCP, CND, CCNA Security, etc)

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Posted Salary Range

USD $193,000.00 - USD $213,000.00 /Yr.

About the Company

GovCIO

Federal IT modernization and cybersecurity services

GovCIO provides IT services and digital solutions to the U.S. federal government, including IT modernization, digital services, data analytics, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and management consulting. It wins prime federal contracts and delivers services through business units like Health and Civilian Agencies, National Security Solutions, and Veteran and Enterprise Technology Solutions, plus GovCIO Media & Research as a separate subsidiary. Primary customers include federal health agencies (VA, HHS), national security and civilian agencies, and it leverages contract vehicles such as VA's T4NG2. The company aims to help the government transform its IT landscape by delivering mission-critical technology and analytics at scale, supported by growth through strategic acquisitions and rebranding.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded: 2010

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