Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
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Job description
Designing, implementing, and continuously optimizing advanced security controls for critical Department of Defense communication systems and networks
- Assessing system vulnerabilities, developing riskmitigation strategies, ensuring compliance with DoD cyberpolicy (RMF, NIST80053, CNSSI1253, etc.), and providing rapid response to security incidents and malware events
- Serving as the primary technical authority on informationsecurity matters and interacting with government program officials, contractors, and other stakeholders to safeguard missioncritical information assets, Travel Requirements
- Domestic travel: Up to10% of the year (approximately two weeks) for site visits, security assessments, or briefings at other DoD locations
- International travel: Infrequent, typically less than5% of the year, only when needed for coordination with overseas partners and subject to clearance approval
- Work setting: Primarily onsite at the assigned location; remote work permissible in accordance with contract and securityclearance constraints
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields from an ABETaccredited or CAEdesignated institution: information technology, cybersecurity, data science, information systems, computer science Alternative DoD/Military Trainings are acceptable in lieu of the master's degree:
- Completion of the training modules 4CFA26A, M09CHN1, A5310009, A5310045, or the combination (ACQ160+ISA220)
- Active DoD top secret (or higher) clearance
- At least one of the following DoDapproved baseline certifications:
- CISM, CISSO, FITSPM, GCIA, GCSA, GCIH, GSLC, GICSP, CISSPISSMP, CISSP, or any equivalent certification recognized by the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework
- Minimum threeyears of progressive, fulltime experience performing advanced informationsecurity duties (or equivalent onthejob training that meets the DoD CSWF Advanced criteria)
- Ability to plan, implement, upgrade, and monitor security measures; assess network and system vulnerabilities; design and apply riskmitigation strategies; ensure appropriate controls protect digital assets and critical infrastructure; and respond effectively to security breaches and malware incidents
Desired Skills
- Indepth knowledge of DoD cyberpolicy frameworks (RMF, NIST80053, CNSSI1253)
- Handson experience with security tools such as SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, endpoint protection, firewalls, PKI, and DLP solutions
- Proficiency with network protocols, Windows/Linux/Unix operating systems, and cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government)
- Experience conducting risk assessments, security audits, and continuous monitoring; ability to produce System Security Plans (SSP), POA&M, and related RMF documentation
- Proven record in incident handling, forensic analysis, and remediation of cyberattacks; familiarity with DoD incidentresponse procedures
- Strong communication and stakeholdermanagement skills; capable of leading security work streams and delivering clear status reports to both technical and nontechnical audiences
- Experience mentoring junior security personnel and promoting a culture of cyberhygiene
- Preferred additional certifications: CISA, CCSP, or DoDspecific 8570.01M IA/IAC/IAE credentials
- Ability to obtain and maintain higherlevel clearance (Top Secret/SCI)
Benefits & conditions
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), remote work, SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. EEO
Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.