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# Cybersecurity Engineer

- **Company:** GovCIO
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $193,000.0 - $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:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=77060aabd3acd2ab

## 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

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Cybersecurity Engineer to embed security-by-design into system architecture. This position will be located in Fort Meade, MD and will be an onsite position., 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.

 * Define cybersecurity controls and secure configuration requirements
 * Support RMF and authorization planning activities
 * Ensure secure handling of autonomous assessment data