Cyber Security Engineer 2 Job Bethesda area,Maryland USA,IT/Tech

Requisition : 3503
Standard Title: Junior Cyber Security Engineer
Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI
Location: Bethesda, MD
Work Type: On-Site
Shift: First
Referral Eligibility: Eligible
U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes

Position Summary

Support multiple task orders under the DOMEX Technology Platform contract supporting NMEC by designing, developing, and implementing secure systems in on-premises infrastructure and integrating security across the system lifecycle.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Support the secure architecture, design, and implementation of DoD systems in accordance with DoDI 8510.01, NIST SP 800-53, and other DoD security guidance.
Lead integration of RMF activities into the SDLC, including selection, implementation, and validation of security controls.
Develop and maintain SSPs, SARs, risk assessments, and POA&Ms.
Apply STIGs and validate compliance using SCAP, STIG Viewer, and ACAS.
Maintain scanning infrastructure and analyze vulnerabilities for mitigation or risk acceptance.
Support system authorization, incident response, forensics analysis, and security automation efforts.

Required Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three years of experience in the category field. Two additional years of experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.
At least one DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II certification: CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CSSLP, or CASP+ CE.
Developer experience preferred in at least one scripting or programming language.
Experience reviewing cybersecurity vulnerabilities for risk and relevance and building mitigation/remediation plans across systems, network, application, and database vulnerabilities.
Ability to architect, design, troubleshoot, maintain, and deploy vulnerability scanning solutions such as OWASP, Fortify, Sonar Qube, and Tenable.
Experience with XACTA, eMASS, or similar tools.
Strong understanding of Microsoft Windows and Linux/UNIX operating systems.
Experience with middleware/web technologies, databases, TCP/IP networking, and CI/CD platforms.
Familiarity with NIST 800-171, 800-172, NIST SSDF, CMMC, and CNSSI 1253.
Experience supporting DoD/IC systems through the RMF+ process.

Preferred Qualifications

Software development experience with Python, Java, or React.
Experience successfully achieving ATO under RMF+.
Experience with big data applications.
Experience with Git Lab, Jira, and Confluence.
Experience in Agile environments.
Experience with OIDC or OAuth
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Experience with Kubernetes, Rancher, Strimzi, Cloudera, Active Directory, and scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Power Shell.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

High School Diploma/GED with 5 years of experience.
Associates Degree with 5 years of experience.
Bachelors' Degree with 3 years of experience.
Masters' Degree with 3 years of experience.
PhD with 3 years of experience.

Required Certifications

One DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II certification: CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CSSLP, or CASP+ CE.

Required Security Clearance

Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.

Pay & Benefit Highlights
Compensation

Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).

Health

100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
Choose from multiple plan options with Care First, Kaiser, and United Healthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

Income Protection

100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.

Retirement

401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.

Leave

Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
11 paid floating holidays.

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).