> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1296998-cybersecurity-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1296998-cybersecurity-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Cybersecurity Engineer

- **Company:** GovCIO
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $213,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Security, Software Configuration Management, Systems Architecture, Data Processing, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** July 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000ggw9wg

## About the Role

High School with 10+ years (or commensurate experience), + Clearance Required: TS/SCI CI Poly

 + 10 yrs experience with DoD cybersecurity frameworks and RMF

 + Background in cloud and data security

 + Experience conducting penetration testing, risk assessments, and vulnerability scans

 + DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II (Sec+CE, SSCP, CND, CCNA Security, etc)

## Description

The Cybersecurity Engineer embeds security-by-design principles into system architecture, cloud infrastructure, software configuration, and data handling approaches developed during IOC. This role addresses access controls, data protection, segmentation, and preparatory RMF considerations to reduce authorization risk during follow-on implementation. Early cybersecurity involvement ensures autonomous pentesting capabilities are deployed responsibly and align with DoD cybersecurity requirements as the capability transitions into IOC execution.


## Related Videos

- [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain)
- [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats)
- [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing)
- [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers)
- [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure)
- [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large)

## Related Articles

- [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking)
- [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)
- [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities)
- [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. Developers Decide What Actually Gets Deployed.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/693-events-like-rsac-get-you-cisos-developers-decide-what-actually-gets-deployed)
- [The Overflow: Security and Privacy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/715-the-overflow-security-and-privacy)
- [Dev Digest 216: CyberSec + Mythos, Stack Overflow for Agents & DOOM in TTF](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/728-dev-digest-216-cybersec-mythos-stack-overflow-for-agents-doom-in-ttf)