Cybersecurity Engineer (DoD)

TL;DR

Cybersecurity Engineer (DoD): Leading the RMF accreditation process for mission-critical software platforms with an accent on FedRamp and ATO compliance within DoD environments. Focus on implementing Compliance-as-Code, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to secure cloud-native infrastructure.

Location: Must be based in the United States. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Salary: $148,750 - $201,250 USD

Company

hirify.global delivers secure, cloud-native software solutions and continuous integration pipelines to support mission-focused leaders across the U.S. government.

What you will do

• Lead efforts to achieve accreditation in accordance with NIST-800 series requirements.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity policies, procedures, and controls for FedRamp and DoD standards.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate security threats.
• Collaborate with software developers and system architects to integrate security into the development lifecycle.
• Perform security testing and evaluation, including STIGs, ACAS, and CI/CD security testing.
• Support automated Compliance-as-Code capabilities to evaluate the cybersecurity posture of the tech stack.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to government contracting requirements.
• Proven experience in cybersecurity engineering with a focus on DoD software system accreditation.
• In-depth knowledge of NIST-800 series standards, particularly NIST-800-53.
• Ability to translate technical implementation into verifiable eMASS security control responses.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and privileged access in a Government Cloud Environment.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, encryption, authentication, and secure coding practices.

Nice to have

• Experience building and supporting platform authorizations for FedRamp High and cATO packages.
• Familiarity with Open Security Controls Assessment Language (OSCAL).
• Knowledge of Department of the Air Force (DAF) security approval processes (AFI 17-101).
• Experience with Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG).

Culture & Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums.
• 401k retirement plan and company stock options.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) plus generous holiday schedule including Thanksgiving and winter break.
• Home office budget and reimbursement for approved trainings and conferences.
• Paid parental leave and comprehensive life/disability insurance.