SME Cybersecurity Engineer

Alexandria, Virginia

Secret

Hybrid schedule

Information Technology

GovCIO is currently hiring for a SME Cybersecurity Engineer to support cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management activities supporting the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). This role provides high-level engineering, technical leadership, and strategic guidance to maintain federal security standards, manage vulnerabilities, and ensure mission-critical systems achieve and retain authorization. This position will be located in Alexandria, VA, and will be a hybrid position.

• Lead the drafting and maintenance of comprehensive Authority to Operate (ATO) packages and documentation in alignment with federal guidelines.
• Provide expert guidance in the selection, tailoring, and implementation of complex security controls applicable to the system environment.
• Identify, select and oversee the application of appropriate Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) Checklists.
• Create, manage and actively monitor Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to ensure swift remediation of enterprise security gaps.
• Lead and conduct thorough Privacy Threshold Analysis (PTA) to ensure federal data privacy compliance.
• Actively monitor Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scans and collaborate with technical infrastructure teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities.
• Direct and document regular Contingency Plan (CP) testing to ensure operational resilience and disaster recovery readiness.
• Support change management processes by overseeing the accurate completion and routing of all required engineering paperwork.
• Facilitate Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) onboarding processes to align with organizational defense-in-depth strategies.
• Engage, coordinate, and maintain strategic communication with various departments within Coast Guard Cyber Command (CGCYBER).
• Respond accurately and promptly to Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment (CORA) and broader CGCYBER data calls.
• Provide all requested technical security documentation to the primary Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support overarching compliance.

High School with 12+ years (or commensurate experience)

• Certifications:
  
  DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level I Certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CAP, GSLC, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated practical user experience with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) for federal vulnerability scanning.
• Hands‑on experience utilizing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems for analyzing security alerts and system logs.
• Familiarity with Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platforms for endpoint and network threat detection.
• Direct user experience navigating the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) for IT security compliance and risk management.
• Proven understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and federal system hardening procedures.

• Experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) cybersecurity programs.
• Advanced baseline cybersecurity certifications such as IAM Level II/III credentials (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or CASP+).
• Prior experience participating directly in formal federal security audits or Cyber Operational Readiness Assessments (CORA).
• Familiarity with automation tools or dashboards used to track and report vulnerability remediation progress.

Clearance Level: Must have an active Secret clearance

USD $ - USD $ /Yr.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

* Available to full‑time employees

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.