Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Description

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Fort Meade, Md.

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI w/Polygraph

VMR Strategic Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer who possesses a profound grasp of intermediate cyber engineering and cybersecurity concepts. This role requires a strong understanding of cybersecurity policies and the Risk Management Framework. The ideal candidate will have the capacity to independently conduct cybersecurity research and analysis, providing valuable recommendations for security implementation and offering expert advice on cybersecurity best practices.

Duties

Independently conduct cybersecurity research and analysis, offering recommendations for security enhancements and advising on best practices.

Contribute substantially to the creation of cybersecurity documentation, concept papers, and test plans as per Command policies and the Risk Management Framework.

Evaluate functional performance and operation, delivering recommendations for Certification and Accreditation (C&A) based on test results and inspections.

Act as a liaison between operators, developers, and system engineers, ensuring compliance with DoD and NIST requirements.

Assess infrastructure requests and provide guidance on development strategies.

Qualifications

Required education and experience:

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Alternatively, an additional 5 years of experience can substitute for the degree.

A minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity or information assurance.

Possession of DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAM Level II Certification.

Desired familiarity with the Cyber Mission Force construct and operational requirements.

Required Clearance

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Working Environment

Onsite