Cybersecurity Engineer - Clearance Required
Cydecor, Inc•Norfolk, VA
•Hybrid
About The Position
Cydecor is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support a large Navy readiness reporting program. This role involves a mix of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) sustainment, vulnerability management, and day-to-day cybersecurity engineering across an interconnected set of applications. The position requires interaction with eMASS, scan results, developers, sysadmins, and a small cyber team. This role focuses on the operational aspects of cybersecurity, including maintaining system accreditations, addressing security findings, and documenting processes for clarity and continuity.
Requirements
- 5+ years in cybersecurity engineering.
- 3+ years specialized in network security (firewalls, IPS, access controls, cross-domain solutions).
- 3+ years implementing RMF for DoD systems.
- Hands-on eMASS experience.
- Comfortable using scanners (ACAS/Nessus or equivalent), applying STIGs, and managing POA&Ms.
- Experience triaging and dispositioning IAVAs and other cybersecurity directives.
- IAM Level II Information Assurance Certification (per DoDI 8570.01-M and SECNAV M-5239.2), or equivalent under DoDM 8140.03 at Basic or Intermediate proficiency.
- DoD Secret Clearance.
Nice To Haves
- CISSP, CISM, CySA+, GSEC, or similar certification.
- Qualified Navy Validator designation.
- Prior work on Navy or DoD systems.
- Cloud security experience.
Responsibilities
- Maintain RMF accreditation packages in eMASS, including security plans, control evidence, test results, and POA&Ms.
- Triage and disposition IAVAs and other cybersecurity directives, tracking remediation to closure.
- Support ATO submissions and ongoing continuous-monitoring efforts as systems and their environments evolve.
- Apply STIGs, run vulnerability scans, and recommend/implement fixes that effectively close findings.
- Document all work to ensure clarity and continuity for others.
- Keep skills current with the evolving DoD cyber landscape.
- Communicate findings and risks clearly, both in writing and verbally.
- Help build reusable team patterns and procedures to streamline future tasks.
- Own assigned work and escalate significant problems promptly.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
