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# Cybersecurity Assessment Engineer

- **Company:** Second Front Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Platform as a Service (PAAS), SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Tripwire, Web Applications, Cloud Platform System, DevOps Tools - Open-source, Gitlab, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Tenable Nessus, CIS Benchmarks, Devsecops, Docker, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** July 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e417e9e464e2c85f

## About the Role

* Experience solving complex and sometimes ill-defined problems
 * Intermediate knowledge of DevSecOps tools and software development
 * Ability to create and implement incident response plans
 * Background in cybersecurity and understanding of vulnerability risk analysis
 * Hands-on experience assessing or securing services within AWS, Azure, or GCP, particularly within PaaS or Kubernetes-based environments.
 * Proficient knowledge of NIST SP 800-37 (RMF) and NIST SP 800-53 rev 5 security controls
 * Deep understanding of the FedRAMP authorization process and Department of Defense (DoD) security standards.
 * 3-5 years of relevant experience
 * Ability to attain DOD 8570 Baseline Certification for IAT II within 6 months of hire date (preferably CYSA+)

Preferred

 * Extensive experience with Department of Defense DevSecOps practices, policies, and security
 * Experience with Docker, Gitlab, Kubernetes, Anchore, or other container scanning tools
 * Ability to write basic scripts (Python, Bash, etc.) to automate evidence collection or data parsing
 * Strong interest in matters of national security
 * Having a Secret clearance is preferred

The base salary for this position will fall between $125,000-140,000 Your ultimate compensation will be determined by professional background, technical proficiency, seniority, and regional cost factors. Furthermore, this opportunity includes potential eligibility for equity awards and discretionary bonuses, rounding out a comprehensive total rewards offering.

## Description

Second Front Systems (2F) is looking for a battle-tested, high-agency Cybersecurity Assessment Engineer to support our team.. We sit at the high-stakes intersection of defense tech and national security, and this role is about building a modern, resilient operations function from the ground up. You'll be protecting the infrastructure and platforms that power mission-critical software for the free world-ensuring our nation's defenders have the secure environment they need to move fast.

At 2F, we pair a startup's bias for action with a relentless sense of purpose. As a Cybersecurity Assessment Engineer at Second Front Systems, you will help ensure that Game Warden maintains a strong security posture. You will work hand-in-hand with the DevOps Engineering and Mission Success teams to oversee the software vulnerability scanning process, review vulnerability scan results, assist the customers in understanding those results, and make approval recommendations for vulnerabilities that can't be immediately resolved. This role will require learning new things like researching identified vulnerabilities, assessing risk, solving big problems, speaking your mind, and contributing to a culture of diversity, innovation, and excellence. This role is key to the security of our cloud platform and of the customer applications running on it.

Note: Candidates must reside in one of our approved hiring hubs:

 * DC/Maryland/Virginia
 * Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, NC
 * Denver/Colorado Springs, CO
 * Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

What You'll Do

 * Review web application artifacts of customer developed applications and provide customer feedback
 * Primary face of the cybersecurity team to software development and mission success teams
 * Assist with incident response plans to respond to application outages or downtime
 * Technical Security Validation: Conduct comprehensive assessments of cloud infrastructure, applications, and containerized environments to verify compliance with DISA STIGs, SRGs, and CIS Benchmarks.
 * Authorization Lifecycle Management: Author, review, and maintain high-quality security artifacts, including System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Plans (SAP), and Security Assessment Reports (SAR).
 * Continuous Monitoring (ConMon): Monitor and report on the ongoing effectiveness of security controls, ensuring the platform maintains a robust and authorized security posture.
 * Vulnerability & Risk Analysis: Utilize automated scanning suites (e.g., Anchore, Trivy, Tenable) to identify vulnerabilities, distinguish true positives, and provide actionable remediation guidance to dev teams.
 * Supply Chain Security: Implement and manage technical workflows for SBOMs (Software Bill of Materials) to support modern, continuous authorization standards.
 * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with DevOps and Software Engineering teams to translate complex NIST 800-53 controls into implementable technical requirements.


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