Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Federal Compliance)

TL;DR

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Federal Compliance): Leading security controls implementation and risk assessment for government technology integration pilots with an accent on NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP compliance. Focus on designing risk frameworks, conducting security assessments for AI/ML technologies, and aligning integrations with CISA's Zero Trust Strategy.

Location: Onsite. U.S. Citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance are mandatory.

Company

A small business specializing in IT and Cybersecurity for Federal, State, and Local agencies.

What you will do

• Lead security controls assessment and implementation for technology integration pilots.
• Establish risk frameworks for pilot design and execution activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal security requirements including NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP.
• Coordinate with RMF and security teams on authorization activities and define security boundaries.
• Assess security readiness for scaling pilots into production and develop performance metrics.
• Align security architecture with CISA's Zero Trust Strategy.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance.
• Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or security architecture.
• Expert knowledge of federal security frameworks (NIST 800-53, RMF, FISMA).
• Experience leading security assessments and authorization activities in operational environments.
• BS in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related degree.

Nice to have

• Certifications: DoD 8140 IAT Level III, CAP, or CRISC.
• Experience with CISA programs or security assessment of malware analysis platforms.
• Background in cloud security assessment, authorization, and DevSecOps practices.
• ITIL, PMP, or similar operations/project management certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with 401k company match and profit sharing.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (95% employer paid).
• 100% employer-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability coverages.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent and health care.
• 11 standard holidays and 3 weeks of annual leave.