Cyber Security Project Engineer; FSP Security Clearance

Position: Cyber Security Project Engineer (FSP Required) with Security Clearance
We are seeking a Cyber Security Project Engineer to ensure mission-critical systems achieve and maintain full security compliance. This role is essential for shepherding programs through the Sponsor’s rigorous Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process, from initial design through to obtaining an Authority to Operate (ATO). Primary Responsibilities

· Shepherd projects through the A&A process, ensuring all ICD 503 documentation is completed and navigating complex stages to secure mission authorization.

· Design and implement secure communication solutions, focusing on both cloud-hosted infrastructure for mobile/commercial applications and public cloud domains.

· Address and mitigate system security controls, conducting risk assessments and developing strategies to resolve identified vulnerabilities.

· Develop technical system diagrams and documentation, briefing both technical and non-technical stakeholders to secure operational approvals.

· Oversee data integrity, ensuring the secure transfer and handling of sensitive mission data across diverse networks.

· Triage and troubleshoot complex system issues to maintain continuous security posture and operational availability. Required Experience

· Active TS/SCI w/ FSP Security Clearance (required for Sponsor mission)

· Expertise in ICD 503 & A&A:
Proven experience coordinating with multiple organizations to achieve and maintain ATO status.

· Hands-on experience designing and implementing secure infrastructure within public cloud environments.

· Demonstrated ability to develop system design diagrams and lead briefings for security approvals.

· Strong background in addressing system security controls and managing sensitive data transfers.

· Experience in technical triaging and resolving infrastructure-level issues. Required Certifications

· ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

· CompTIA Security+

· CompTIA Network+