Cyber Security Engineer 2

• Requisition ID: 4232

• Standard Title: Junior Cyber Security Engineer

• Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI

• Location: Bethesda, MD

• Work Type: On-Site

• Shift: First

• Referral Eligibility: Eligible

• U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes

Position Summary

Support multiple task orders under the DOMEX Technology Platform contract supporting NMEC by designing, developing, and implementing secure systems in on-premises infrastructure and integrating security across the system lifecycle.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Support the secure architecture, design, and implementation of DoD systems in accordance with DoDI 8510.01, NIST SP 800-53, and other DoD security guidance.

• Lead integration of RMF activities into the SDLC, including selection, implementation, and validation of security controls.

• Develop and maintain SSPs, SARs, risk assessments, and POA&Ms.

• Apply STIGs and validate compliance using SCAP, STIG Viewer, and ACAS.

• Maintain scanning infrastructure and analyze vulnerabilities for mitigation or risk acceptance.

• Support system authorization, incident response, forensics analysis, and security automation efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three years of experience in the category field. Two additional years of experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.

• At least one DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II certification: CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CSSLP, or CASP+ CE.

• Developer experience preferred in at least one scripting or programming language.

• Experience reviewing cybersecurity vulnerabilities for risk and relevance and building mitigation/remediation plans across systems, network, application, and database vulnerabilities.

• Ability to architect, design, troubleshoot, maintain, and deploy vulnerability scanning solutions such as OWASP, Fortify, SonarQube, and Tenable.

• Experience with XACTA, eMASS, or similar tools.

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Windows and Linux/UNIX operating systems.

• Experience with middleware/web technologies, databases, TCP/IP networking, and CI/CD platforms.

• Familiarity with NIST 800-171, 800-172, NIST SSDF, CMMC, and CNSSI 1253.

• Experience supporting DoD/IC systems through the RMF+ process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Software development experience with Python, Java, or React.

• Experience successfully achieving ATO under RMF+.

• Experience with big data applications.

• Experience with GitLab, Jira, and Confluence.

• Experience in Agile environments.

• Experience with OIDC or OAuth2.

• Experience with Kubernetes, Rancher, Strimzi, Cloudera, Active Directory, and scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

• High School Diploma/GED with 5 years of experience.

• Associates Degree with 5 years of experience.

• Bachelors' Degree with 3 years of experience.

• Masters' Degree with 3 years of experience.

• PhD with 3 years of experience.

Required Certifications

• One DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II certification: CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CSSLP, or CASP+ CE.

Required Security Clearance

• Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.

Pay & Benefit Highlights

Compensation

• Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).

• Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.

• Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).

Health

• 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

• Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.

• 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

• 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

Income Protection

• 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.

• 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.

• 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).

• 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.

Retirement

• 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).

• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.

Leave

• Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).

• 11 paid floating holidays.

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).