Cybersecurity Engineer

cBEYONData + SMX is seeking Cybersecurity Engineers to support federal customers with cybersecurity operations, security engineering, compliance, risk management, network security, cloud security, and mission-focused modernization initiatives.

• Design, implement, monitor, and maintain security solutions that protect enterprise systems, networks, applications, and data
• Support security engineering, security architecture, vulnerability management, incident response, and compliance activities
• Assist with secure system implementation across federal, DoD, or enterprise technology environments
• Administer, configure, and support cybersecurity tools such as SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanners, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and related platforms
• Conduct or support vulnerability assessments, security reviews, risk analysis, remediation planning, and POA&M tracking
• Help ensure systems and solutions align with applicable security frameworks, policies, and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with infrastructure, network, cloud, data, application, and customer teams to support secure solution delivery
• Develop and maintain security documentation, reports, technical artifacts, and audit readiness materials
• Support continuous monitoring, system hardening, access control, and secure configuration activities
• Help maintain secure, compliant, and resilient systems in support of mission-focused modernization efforts

• Experience supporting cybersecurity engineering, security operations, or information assurance activities in enterprise, federal, or DoD environments
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, policies, and standards such as NIST, RMF, FedRAMP, FISMA, DoD 8570/8140, or related guidance
• Experience with vulnerability management, security assessments, POA&M tracking, risk analysis, and remediation support
• Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanners, firewalls, IDS/IPS, or similar technologies
• Understanding of network security, access control, identity management, encryption, and secure configuration practices
• Ability to support security documentation, compliance reporting, and audit readiness activities
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, cloud, data, and customer teams to support secure solution delivery

• Active or current DoD security clearance
• Experience supporting federal, DoD, or mission-critical environments
• Familiarity with cloud security concepts across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or similar platforms
• Experience with Zero Trust architectures and methodologies
• Experience supporting security architecture, system hardening, incident response, or continuous monitoring
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CISSP, CASP+, CEH, CISM, AWS Security, Azure Security, or similar

Final date to receive applications: 7/31/26

The proposed salary for this position is: $120,000 - $200,000 USD

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position.