Cybersecurity Engineer / Site Lead

SIM&S, Inc.•Linthicum Heights, MD

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Lead / Senior Cybersecurity Engineer serves as both the senior technical authority and hands-on engineering lead supporting cybersecurity, systems engineering, and cyber operations within a Department of Defense mission environment. In this dual-role position, the individual provides overall program leadership, manages team performance, and serves as the primary interface with Government stakeholders, while also actively contributing to cybersecurity engineering, system analysis, and technical solution development. This role requires a balance of strategic leadership and deep technical expertise to guide mission execution, support system modernization, and ensure delivery of high-impact cybersecurity capabilities in a secure, mission-focused environment. Position supports a long-term Support Services effort. Employment is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Active CISSP (or equivalent cybersecurity certification)
Minimum 5+ years of experience leading cybersecurity teams in a DoD environment
Demonstrated experience with: Incident response
Vulnerability management
Threat analysis
Experience managing: Teams of 10 or more personnel
Large, complex programs or efforts
Extensive experience in cybersecurity engineering, systems engineering, or cyber operations
U.S. Citizen
Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance required at time of application
Ability to maintain required clearance throughout employment
Must meet all Government security verification requirements
Must comply with all National Security Program (NISP) and DD Form 254 requirements prior to performing work
Contractor personnel must demonstrate professional integrity, trustworthiness, and adherence to security protocols
Candidates who do not meet the full security requirements listed below will not be considered.
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of relevant cybersecurity experience
TS clearance with SCI eligibility
S. Citizenship is required for all applicants in accordance with federal contract requirements.
All candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check in accordance with government and company standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting federal law enforcement, cyber operations, or national security missions
Familiarity with Agile, DevSecOps, or CI/CD environments
Knowledge of DoD system engineering lifecycle processes
Additional certifications (e.g., PMP, CEH, Security+, cloud security certifications)
Experience working in classified or highly controlled environments

Responsibilities

Provides oversight of contractor personnel supporting the program
Assigns tasks, sets priorities, and monitors team performance
Supports staffing, workforce planning, and personnel management activities
Mentors and develops cybersecurity engineering staff
Ensures continuity of operations and supports personnel transition planning
Serve as the primary interface with Government stakeholders
Lead execution of cybersecurity and engineering support activities
Provide technical leadership across cybersecurity engineering, system integration, and cyber operations
Perform hands-on engineering, analysis, and problem-solving as required
Support system architecture, integration, testing, and sustainment efforts
Guide incident response, vulnerability management, and threat analysis activities
Oversee project planning, scheduling, risk management, and deliverable execution
Support process improvement and transition planning initiatives
Ensure adherence to DoD policies, cybersecurity standards, and best practices
Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to support mission objectives
Contribute to modernization efforts using Agile, DevSecOps, or similar methodologies