Cyber Security Engineer

ARA Career•Pinehurst, NC

5d•$55 - $76•Remote

About The Position

Our company is preparing to support a mission-critical Team Awareness Kit (TAK) Server environment for the Department of the Interior’s Office of Wildland Fire (OWF). This effort enables real-time situational awareness for wildland fire response, aviation assets, emergency management, and interagency coordination across thousands of users nationwide. We are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to help design, guide, and sustain the security posture of a FISMA High cloud-hosted TAK Server platform . This role is ideal for a cybersecurity professional who enjoys shaping security solutions, working closely with engineers and operators, and ensuring that complex systems are both secure and mission-ready . The Cyber Security Engineer serves as a technical authority and mentor , defining security control implementations, guiding Cyber Security Specialists and infrastructure teams, and partnering with government stakeholders to achieve and maintain an Authorization to Operate (ATO). Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be US citizens. While the role may allow for remote work, such arrangements are contingent upon operational requirements and may be changed. This offer is contingent upon contract award and in certain cases approval of your qualifications for the position by the Prime contractor and the government agency.

Requirements

Education- Associate's or Bachelor’s degree or higher in: Cybersecurity Computer Science Information Systems Computer or Electrical Engineering (or 13-15 years of experience in lieu of a degree)
Experience- 9-11 years of progressive cybersecurity experience with an associates degree OR 5-7 years with a bachelors degree
Demonstrated experience working with: NIST 800-53 security controls RMF and ATO processes FISMA High or FedRAMP environments
Experience securing cloud-hosted systems (AWS, Azure, GovCloud)
Experience supporting or advising operational security teams
Technical Skills- Strong understanding of: Security architecture and defense-in-depth Identity and access management Encryption and boundary protection
Experience with: Secure configuration baselines (STIGs, CIS) Vulnerability management programs Security monitoring and logging strategies
Familiarity with Kubernetes and container security is highly desirable
US Citizenship

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting mission systems, emergency response, or government operations
Experience integrating security into DevOps or cloud-native environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to explain security requirements to both technical and non-technical audiences
Relevant certifications such as: CISSP, CCSP, CISM AWS/Azure Security certifications Security+

Responsibilities

Designing and overseeing implementation of cybersecurity controls aligned with: FISMA High NIST 800-53 Rev. 5 FedRAMP High
Developing and maintaining RMF artifacts, including: System Security Plan (SSP) Control Implementation Statements Continuous Monitoring Strategy
Supporting the Authority to Operate (ATO) process and ongoing compliance
Translating federal security requirements into practical, actionable guidance for implementation teams
Providing technical direction to Cyber Security Specialists responsible for hands-on control execution
Advising cloud and DevOps teams on secure architectures for: Kubernetes-based TAK Server deployments High availability and resilience
Designing and validating Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) solutions supporting: CAC/PIV Multi-factor authentication Role-based access control Federation across TAK instances
Supporting vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and remediation planning
Assisting with incident response planning and escalation aligned with NIST 800-61r3
Producing clear, defensible security documentation for auditors and government reviewers