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Cyber Security Engineer 2

Bethesda, MD, US • Posted 20 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $112,816.72 - 127,858.95 per year

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Skills

Software Development Methodology
Security Controls
Risk Assessment
Regulatory Compliance
SCAP
STIG
Authorization
Incident Management
Forensics
Cyber Security
Network
Vulnerability Scanning
OWASP
Fortify
XACTA
eMASS
Microsoft Windows
Linux
Unix
Operating Systems
Middleware
Database
TCP/IP
Computer Networking
Continuous Delivery
NIST SP 800 Series
Integrated Circuit
IC
Internal Communications
Software Development
Java
React.js
RMF
Risk Management Framework
Big Data
GitLab
JIRA
Confluence
Agile
OIDC
OAuth
Kubernetes
Cloudera
Active Directory
Scripting
Bash
Python
Windows PowerShell
DoD
ISSAP
CISSP
Customer Engagement
Security Clearance
Continuous Integration
Business Development
PPO
Point Of Sale
HMO
Life Insurance
Taxes
Apache Flex

Summary

Requisition ID: 2491
Standard Title: Junior Cyber Security Engineer
Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI
Location: Bethesda, MD
Work Type: Hybrid (On-Site and Remote)
Shift: First
Referral Eligibility: Eligible
U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes

Pay Range

$112,816.72 - $127,858.95 Annually

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
EducationYears of ExperienceHigh School Diploma/GED5Associates Degree5Bachelors' Degree3Masters' Degree3PhD3Required 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).

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 90984897
Position Id: 99d136c9ed48691de8ba14c76889d747
Posted 20 hours ago

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