Engineer, Cybersecurity II

Join to apply for the Engineer, Cybersecurity II role at Pantheon Data

Pantheon Data is a private, small business based in the Washington, DC area. Founded in 2011, the company initially provided acquisition and supply chain management services to the U.S. Coast Guard. Over the past decade, its service offerings have expanded to include infrastructure resiliency, contact center operations, information technology, software engineering, program management, strategic communications, engineering, and cybersecurity. The company has grown its customer base to include commercial clients and has extended its expertise to other agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other federal civilian agencies.

The Cybersecurity Engineer II provides cybersecurity engineering support across industrial control systems (ICS) and enterprise IT environments. This role performs vulnerability assessments, evaluates and implements security controls, supports compliance activities, and assists in the response to cybersecurity incidents. The CSE2 works both independently and as part of a cross‑functional technical team to ensure systems meet Navy, DoD, and RMF cybersecurity requirements.

Remote work may be supported, with potential CONUS/OCONUS travel as assigned.

• Perform vulnerability assessments, penetration testing activities, and control evaluations to identify security risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Implement, validate, and maintain STIG/SRG compliance across supported systems, including OS hardening and configuration baselines.
• Participate in patch management processes, ensuring timely updates and documenting compliance.
• Configure, tune, and analyze IDS/IPS, firewalls, and access control lists (ACLs) to strengthen system defenses.
• Support cybersecurity incident response activities, including forensic collection, triage, documentation, and follow‑on reporting.
• Assist in developing and maintaining security documentation such as configuration guides, vulnerability reports, POA&M entries, and system security artifacts.
• Collaborate with ICS/IT teams to implement secure architectures and validate controls within operational constraints.
• Ensure all tasks align with Navy cybersecurity policies, RMF requirements, quality standards, and program‑specific operating protocols.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics (with a computer science concentration) or another cybersecurity‑related field from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Professional certifications such as OSCP or CEH preferred.
• Must meet one of the following experience pathways:
  • Five (5) years of professional experience in cybersecurity engineering; AND
  • Two (2) years of experience with ICs infrastructure, networks, and/or network security; OR
  • One (1) year of experience with IT infrastructure, networks, and/or network security; OR
  • One (1) year of experience using vulnerability analysis tools; OR
  • One (1) year of experience applying, using, or analyzing cybersecurity controls (e.g., IDS/IPS, firewalls, ACLs); OR
  • One (1) year of experience maintaining or configuring operating systems such as Windows, Linux, VxWorks, or embedded OS.
• Knowledge of ICs and IT network security principles, including segmentation and secure configuration.
• Experience performing vulnerability analysis and interpreting results using common assessment tools.
• Familiarity with RMF processes, implementing STIG/SRG requirements, and maintaining compliance tracking.
• Ability to perform OS hardening, configuration validation, and remediation activities.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in remote and cross‑functional technical environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills supporting reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce quality work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite software including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and…