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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cybersecurity Engineer - **Company:** Newsat North America, LLC - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Windows Servers, Package Development Process, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Software Engineering, Delivery Pipeline, Information Technology, Terraform, Devsecops, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/6595437f-9dd8-43e7-bdd9-cc6659bb8026/cybersecurity-engineer-issdisse ## About the Role * Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility; ability to meet program-directed access requirements. * Minimum 4 years of experience developing or engineering security capabilities for DoD or IC information systems. * SecurityX or CCSP w/ no degree required or CISSP, CCNP, GCED, CISM, GSLC or CSSLP with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field. * Demonstrated experience implementing NIST SP 800-53 controls and DISA STIG hardening on production systems. * Hands-on development or automation proficiency (Python, PowerShell, Bash, or comparable) and familiarity with Linux and Windows server environments. * Ability to execute non-routine engineering tasks with only periodic high-level supervision. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Prior experience supporting USSF, Space RCO, or satellite ground system programs. * DevSecOps experience with CI/CD pipelines, container security, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible). * Cloud security experience in AWS, including EKS and GovCloud tenant environments. * Experience supporting ATC, ATO or CtF package development and sustainment. ## Description NewSat is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support our U.S. Space Force (USSF) customer. This position designs, develops, and implements security capabilities and controls and informs secure configuration design for architecture growth in a system spanning more than 42 deployed environments across approximately 900 servers at multiple classification levels. Working with only periodic high-level guidance, the Cybersecurity Engineer builds and integrates security functionality into system baselines and pipelines, implements controls in support of accreditation, and resolves non-routine and sometimes complicated engineering problems. This role supports the task order's Cyber Compliance Activities, Authority to Connect (ATC), Certificate to Field (CtF) support, and Body of Evidence artifact management service areas., * Design, develop, and implement security controls and hardened configurations within system baselines and the master copy server image. * Integrate security capabilities into development and deployment pipelines, including containerized and EKS-hosted workloads. * Implement and document NIST SP 800-53 controls and applicable cybersecurity overlays; produce implementation statements supporting accreditation. * Support RMF activities, Authority to Connect (ATC) and Certificate to Field (CtF) packages by developing, testing, and evidencing technical control implementations. * Develop and maintain secure configuration baselines, automation scripts, and Infrastructure-as-Code artifacts supporting repeatable deployment. * Remediate vulnerabilities and STIG findings in coordination with vulnerability assessment analysts and system owners. * Generate and maintain Body of Evidence (BoE) artifacts, including design documentation, test results, and traceability records. * Coordinate with the Security Architect on control design decisions and escalate complex architectural conflicts. ## Related Videos - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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