Credence

Federal government management, engineering, technology solutions

Cybersecurity Engineer

Security Engineering & ArchitectureUpdated on Nov 7

Full-timeAberdeen Proving Ground, MD, USA$120k - $160k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

Must have an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligibility.
Have a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field with approximately 7 years of experience, or have 11 years of cybersecurity experience supporting Department of Defense IT environments and systems.
Have significant Information Systems Security Officer, Risk Management Framework, and eMASS experience supporting Department of Defense or Army acquisition programs, including managing multiple Risk Management Framework packages, maintaining Plans of Action and Milestones, and keeping security documentation current.
Meet Department of Defense Manual 8570.01 Information Assurance Manager Level I baseline certification requirements, including one of the following: CAP, Cloud+, GSLC, Security+ CE, or HCISPP.
Hold a required CISSP certification.
Have strong knowledge of Department of Defense, federal, and U.S. Army cybersecurity policy, information assurance requirements, Risk Management Framework, and acquisition frameworks, including DoDI 8500.01, DoDI 8510.01, AR 25-1, and AR 25-2.
Have hands-on experience with Risk Management Framework, eMASS, Security Technical Implementation Guides, and ACAS.
Have experience supporting Configuration Management processes and Engineering Change Proposal reviews within an acquisition environment.
Know information security, information assurance, and auditing practices.
Have experience with cybersecurity and information assurance tools and methodologies.
Be familiar with acquisition documentation and lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

Provide classified and unclassified cybersecurity and Information Assurance inputs, recommendations, and documentation in accordance with DoDI 8500.01, DoDI 8510.01, AR 25-1, AR 25-2, applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and PM PNT procedures across PM PNT product lifecycles.
Plan, create, review, coordinate, and maintain classified and unclassified PM PNT Information Assurance and cybersecurity acquisition documentation, including Cybersecurity Strategy, Clinger-Cohen Act documentation, SEP, TEMP, and acquisition strategy updates.
Serve as the cybersecurity functional lead in Configuration Management by reviewing and approving Engineering Change Proposals.
Provide Information System Security Engineering recommendations to vendors to enhance system security, resilience, and compliance.
Coordinate, lead, and support cybersecurity developmental and operational testing activities, including CTTX, CVI, ACDT, CVPA, and Adversarial Assessments.
Serve as the appointed Information Systems Security Officer for Combat Ready PNT and maintain PM PNT in-house Risk Management Framework packages in eMASS, ensuring Plans of Action and Milestones updates, package currency, and required documentation remain accurate and timely.
Plan, document, and execute Government Assessment and Authorization processes, including Risk Management Framework activities, technical risk assessments, risk analysis, vulnerability and susceptibility analysis, Plans of Action and Milestones development, and implementation and validation of assigned security controls.
Identify, analyze, and resolve PM PNT information assurance, software assurance, and cybersecurity issues across the PM PNT product line and in support of PNT-supported client systems.
Integrate cybersecurity requirements into system engineering processes, including requirements, interface documentation, engineering plans, training plans, and test plans.
Participate in system architecture design and reviews to ensure scalability, reliability, and secure network operations.
Draft network transition plans and support enterprise network operations and troubleshooting across geographically dispersed environments.
Serve as the primary cybersecurity point of contact, collaborating with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
Attend and provide classified and unclassified Information Assurance and cybersecurity support at PM PNT IPT meetings, working groups, PNT forums, and technical reviews, including SSR, SRR, system functional review, PDR, CDR, PRR, FCA, and PCA events.
Coordinate cybersecurity reporting and operational impact analysis with PEOs, ASA(ALT), and ARCYBER, including cyber event tracking.
Analyze Army cyber operational orders and ensure reporting of emerging threats and mission impacts.
Assist in drafting SOOs, SOWs, PWSs, performance specifications, and associated solicitation documentation, and provide technical advice and assistance regarding proposal evaluations.
Provide and review scheduling inputs to PM PNT program integrated master scheduling efforts.
Participate in classified Secret and Top Secret meetings, as required.
Monitor cyber defensive measures and support formal Information Assurance program development and execution.
Leverage automation and artificial intelligence-enabled solutions to improve cybersecurity engineering processes and efficiency.

Desired Qualifications

Security+ CE is the most commonly held certification; Cloud+ is also frequently accepted for Information Assurance Manager Level I roles.

Cybersecurity Engineering

Credence · Aberdeen Proving Ground, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-05

Salary: USD 120,000–160,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: DOW AI/Tech

Description

Overview

Join a team where innovation meets mission, our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions save agencies thousands of hours, safeguard national security, and strengthen health and humanitarian missions worldwide. With more than 1,700+ team members, 1,500+ AI & data experts, and 100+ prime contracts, we deliver at scale and with purpose.

We’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for six consecutive years and named to the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming environment for those looking to grow and make a meaningful impact. We encourage employees to push boundaries and help solve critical, world-changing federal challenges.

Credence has an immediate need for a Cybersecurity Engineering at the senior level to support the Army Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PM PNT) System Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) Program at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD.

This job is onsite at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below:

Provide classified and unclassified cybersecurity and Information Assurance (IA) inputs, recommendations, and documentation in accordance with DoDI 8500.01, DoDI 8510.01, AR 25-1, AR 25-2, applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and PM PNT procedures across PM PNT product lifecycles.
Plan, create, review, coordinate, and maintain classified and unclassified PM PNT IA and cybersecurity acquisition documentation, including Cybersecurity Strategy, Clinger-Cohen Act documentation, SEP, TEMP, and acquisition strategy updates.
Serve as the cybersecurity functional lead in Configuration Management, reviewing and approving Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
Provide Information System Security Engineering (ISSE) recommendations to vendors to enhance system security, resilience, and compliance.
Coordinate, lead, and support cybersecurity developmental and operational testing activities, including CTTX, CVI, ACDT, CVPA, and Adversarial Assessments (AA).
Serve as the appointed Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for Combat Ready PNT and maintain PM PNT in-house RMF packages in eMASS, ensuring POA&M updates, package currency, and required documentation remain accurate and timely.
Plan, document, and execute Government Assessment and Authorization processes, including RMF activities, technical risk assessments, risk analysis, vulnerability and susceptibility analysis, POA&M development, and implementation and validation of assigned security controls.
Identify, analyze, and resolve PM PNT information assurance, software assurance, and cybersecurity issues across the PM PNT product line and in support of PNT-supported client systems.
Integrate cybersecurity requirements into system engineering processes, including requirements, interface documentation, engineering plans, training plans, and test plans.
Participate in system architecture design and reviews to ensure scalability, reliability, and secure network operations.
Draft network transition plans and support enterprise network operations and troubleshooting across geographically dispersed environments.
Serve as the primary cybersecurity point of contact, collaborating with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
Attend and provide classified and unclassified IA and cybersecurity support at PM PNT IPT meetings, working groups, PNT forums, and technical reviews, including SSR, SRR, system functional review, PDR, CDR, PRR, FCA, and PCA events.
Coordinate cybersecurity reporting and operational impact analysis with PEOs, ASA(ALT), and ARCYBER, including cyber event tracking.
Analyze Army cyber operational orders and ensure reporting of emerging threats and mission impacts.
Assist in drafting SOOs, SOWs, PWSs, performance specifications, and associated solicitation documentation, and provide technical advice and assistance regarding proposal evaluations.
Provide and review scheduling inputs to PM PNT program integrated master scheduling efforts.
Participate in classified Secret and Top Secret meetings, as required.
Monitor cyber defensive measures and support formal Information Assurance program development and execution.
Leverage automation and AI-enabled solutions to improve cybersecurity engineering processes and efficiency.

Requirements

Education, Requirements, and Qualifications:

Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top-Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligibility.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field with approximately 7 years of experience OR 11 years of cybersecurity experience supporting DoD IT environments and systems.
Significant ISSO, RMF, and eMASS experience supporting DoD or Army acquisition programs, including the ability to manage multiple RMF packages, maintain POA&Ms, and keep security documentation current.
Meets DoDM 8570.01 IAM Level I baseline certification requirements, including one of the following:
CAP – (ISC)² – Authorized Authorization Professional
Cloud+ – CompTIA – Cloud Computing Management
GSLC – GIAC – Security Leadership
Security+ CE – CompTIA – Continuing Education
HCISPP – (ISC)² – Healthcare Information Security and Privacy
CISSP certification required.
Strong knowledge of DoD, Federal, and U.S. Army cybersecurity policy, IA requirements, RMF, and acquisition frameworks, including DoDI 8500.01, DoDI 8510.01, AR 25-1, and AR 25-2.
Hands-on experience with RMF, eMASS, STIGs, and ACAS.
Experience supporting Configuration Management processes and ECP reviews within an acquisition environment.
Knowledge of information security, information assurance, and auditing practices.
Experience with cybersecurity and information assurance tools and methodologies.
Familiarity with acquisition documentation and lifecycle processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Security+ CE is the most commonly held certification; Cloud+ is also frequently accepted for IAM Level I roles.

Salary Range: The anticipated salary range for this position is $120,000 to $160,000 annually, commensurate with the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Please join us, as together we build a better world one mission at a time powered by technology and its people

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development

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Credence

Federal government management, engineering, technology solutions

Credence provides management, engineering, and technology solutions to the Federal Government, focusing on helping government programs that are complex and technical. Its work is delivered through an independent and objective approach, acting as a trusted partner to customers and teaming partners to achieve mission goals. The company differentiates itself through a track record of recognition in the government contracting space, a culture that emphasizes employee empowerment and a values framework of Trust, Partnership, and Success, and a commitment to delivering measurable outcomes for clients. Credence aims to support government missions by providing high-quality services that ensure project success, while also giving back to the community through charitable involvement and volunteerism.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Vienna, VA
Founded: 2005

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