Cyber Security Engineer

Location

Springfield VA, Vienna, VA, St. Louis, MO, potentially other locations. All work will be onsite.

Clearance:
Must possess an active Top Secret clearance.

INCATech is urgently searching for a Cyber Security Engineer to support critical DoD and intelligence missions.

• Apply RMF processes to support System Assessment & Authorization (A&A), including control selection, implementation, assessment, and continuous monitoring.
• Develop, review, and maintain security documentation such as SSPs, POA&Ms, SARs, and ATO artifacts in tools like XACTA or eMASS.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and compliance scans (e.g., ACAS) and track remediation of findings and IAVM requirements.
• Implement and validate security controls aligned with NIST 800‑53, CNSSI 1253, and related DoD guidance.
• Support system hardening, patching, and configuration management in compliance with STIGs for Linux, Windows, and network devices.
• Monitor systems for security events and support incident response and risk mitigation activities.
• Assess security impacts of system changes and support configuration control boards (CCBs).
• Collaborate with system engineers, administrators, and Dev Sec Ops  teams to integrate security throughout the system lifecycle.
• Provide cybersecurity risk input to program leadership, Authorizing Officials (AOs), and stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience (or equivalent).
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CISSP).
• Experience with RMF, A&A, POA&M, and ATO documentation (XACTA/eMASS).
• Hands‑on vulnerability scanning and compliance tracking (ACAS, IAVM).
• Experience securing Linux and Windows systems, STIGs, patching, and system hardening.
• Knowledge of NIST 800‑series publications and incident response processes.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Scripting or development experience (Python, Java, React).
• Dev Sec Ops  tools and pipeline experience.
• Experience with Linux (Red Hat/CentOS), databases, web apps, or big data platforms.
• Familiarity with Agile environments and tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Experience with NIST SP 800‑171 and System Security Engineering (SSE).

INCATech offers a competitive comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include Health, Dental, 401(k), Vision, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, and more.

INCATech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.