Information Systems Security Engineer (Cybersecurity)

Location: Norfolk, VA, USA; 100% on-site in a Special Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF)

Salary: $85,000 per year

Company

hirify.global provides consulting support for mission-critical Coast Guard OPTEVFOR programs.

What you will do

• Apply the Risk Management Framework in accordance with NIST SP 800-37 and NIST SP 800-53 to assess, authorize, and monitor systems.
• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and security evaluations.
• Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of Zero Trust architectures.
• Develop and maintain system security documentation, including SSPs, POA&Ms, and security controls.
• Collaborate with system engineers, architects, and stakeholders on secure system design and integration.
• Support continuous monitoring, incident response, and technical guidance on cybersecurity best practices.

Requirements

• Active TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance required.
• Must work 100% on-site in a SCIF.
• At least 6 years of cybersecurity experience in engineering, compliance, or risk management.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• CISSP or CASP+/SecurityX certification.
• Experience with RMF implementation, NIST SP 800-53 controls, NIST SP 800-37, and security assessment and authorization processes.

Nice to have

• Experience in classified or highly secure government environments.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust security principles and architecture.
• Experience with NLCC, NC3, nuclear command and control systems, or NSA cryptography methodologies and standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on mission-critical Coast Guard OPTEVFOR programs.
• Operate in a high-security classified environment.
• Contribute to advanced cybersecurity initiatives and evolving federal security requirements.