Cyber Engineer

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD, Maryland, United States

Requisition Number: 28844

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time / Salaried / Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $ - $

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of

Experience:

Senior

HII Mission Technologies has a need for a Cyber Engineer who will be responsible for guiding systems through the full Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle and ensuring all security controls are properly designed, implemented, documented, and assessed. This role leads efforts to obtain and maintain an Authority to Operate (ATO) for mission‑critical government systems and ensures compliance with relevant federal cybersecurity policies, standards, and directives.

The position will require onsite work located in Annapolis Junction, MD.

• Lead the system through all RMF steps, including categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.
• Design, document, and validate Cross‑Domain security controls to ensure compliant data transfer and system segmentation.
• Develop and maintain all required RMF and cybersecurity documentation, including the System Security Plan (SSP), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and Security Assessment Report (SAR).
• Prepare systems for ATO packages, assessments, and audits, ensuring readiness for Authorizing Official review.
• Coordinate with security assessors, ISSOs, system owners, and engineering teams to ensure controls are correctly implemented and evidenced.
• Conduct risk identification and provide recommendations for mitigation and remediation.
• Support continuous monitoring activities, including vulnerability assessments, configuration audits, and control updates.
• Stay current on federal cybersecurity policies, frameworks, tools, and emerging security threats.
• Communicate technical security requirements to non‑technical stakeholders and support decision‑making processes across functional units.

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of the RMF process (NIST SP 800‑37, 800‑53, CNSSI 1253, and related guidance).
• Experience developing and validating Cross‑Domain and boundary security controls.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity governance frameworks, system accreditation processes, and federal security policy.
• Ability to provide technical solutions to complex cybersecurity compliance challenges.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to translate technical security concepts into operational recommendations.
• Knowledge of security assessment procedures, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring practices.
• Clearance: SECRET security clearance required.

• May require working in an office, industrial, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

We offer competitive benefits such as best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; savings plan options (401(k)); financial planning tools; life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non‑recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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