Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - Clearance Required Security Clearance

Cydecor is a premier Federal Government solutions provider, delivering differentiated innovations in mission systems and business platforms. We leverage leading‑edge secure systems and software development, backed by industry‑leading subject matter expertise, and business intelligence to enable decision‑support and remain ahead of ever‑evolving national security challenges. Our success rests squarely on three bedrock principles:
People, our center of gravity;
Mission, what inspires us; and an unyielding commitment to Excellence, what separates us.

Job Description:

We’re looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to lead the security side of software delivery on a large Navy readiness reporting program. You’ll work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with the development teams—embedding security into how code is designed, built, tested, and deployed, not bolting it on at the end. This is a hands‑on technical leadership role, not a paperwork role. You’ll set the Dev Sec Ops  standards and tooling, drive secure design and code reviews, coach engineers on secure practices, and lead a small cybersecurity team.

You’ll also stay close enough to the RMF posture to make sure the program stays accredited as systems evolve.

• Lead Dev Sec Ops  practice across multiple development teams. Set the standards, the toolchain, and the bar.
• Integrate SAST, DAST, software composition analysis, container and image scanning, and IaC scanning into CI/CD pipelines. Tune the tools so they catch what matters and don’t drown the teams in noise.
• Drive secure design reviews, threat modeling, and code‑level remediation guidance. Push back on design decisions that create unnecessary risk – and explain why.
• Own the cybersecurity engineering posture: vulnerability response, patching cadence, hardening baselines, and the program’s ongoing RMF/ATO health as the software evolves.
• Lead and mentor a small cybersecurity team. Coach developers on secure coding. Represent cybersecurity in technical decisions with the customer, software leads, and program leadership.
• Stay current. DoD cyber guidance, tooling, and best practices keep moving – bring useful changes back to the team and the program.
• Communicate cybersecurity posture and risk clearly— in writing and out loud—to people who don’t live in the details day to day.
• Build the team’s standards and reusable patterns. Don’t make the next person solve the same problem from scratch.
• Take ownership. When something is broken or missing, fix it or get it fixed.

• 10+ years in cybersecurity engineering, with 5+ years specialized in network and application security.
• Demonstrated Dev Sec Ops  experience: integrating security testing into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Sonar Qube, Fortify, Checkmarx, or Snyk in Azure Dev Ops or comparable platforms.
• Hands‑on with secure SDLC, threat modeling, secure code review, container security, IaC scanning, and SBOM practices.
• 5+ years implementing RMF for DoD systems, including continuous monitoring and ATO sustainment as the software changes around you.
• IAM Level II Information Assurance Certification (per DoDI 8570.01‑M and SECNAV M‑5239.2), or equivalent under DoDM 8140.03 at Intermediate or Advanced proficiency.
• Active CISSP or Qualified Navy Validator required.
• Bonus:
  Qualified Navy Validator designation; CSSLP, CCSP, GWAPT, or similar; prior work on DoD or Navy software programs; experience hardening cloud workloads.
• Security Clearance:
  DoD Secret Clearance.
• Education:
  
  Master’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, engineering, or a related technical field. Bachelor’s with significant additional relevant experience considered.
• Work Schedule:
  
  M‑F, 8 hours.

Cydecor offers a comprehensive compensation package including Health and Dental Insurance, Vision and Life Insurance, Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability, 401(K) + company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Company Holidays, Tuition and Professional Development Assistance, and more.

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