Security Engineer - Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) #1673090

Network Designs Inc.

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Security Engineer - Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) is responsible for designing, implementing, integrating, and maintaining enterprise CDM capabilities to provide continuous visibility into cybersecurity risk, asset posture, and compliance. This role supports federal cybersecurity objectives by deploying and operating CDM tools and dashboards, integrating security data sources, and enabling real-time risk awareness across on-premises and cloud environments. The Security Engineer works closely with cybersecurity operations, system owners, and compliance teams to improve situational awareness, support risk-based decision-making, and ensure alignment with federal cybersecurity standards and mandates.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust
This position is primarily remote, but it requires the ability to attend occasional meetings in DC, MD, VA, WV, NJ, and OK as needed
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Technology, or related IT field
6+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, or risk management roles.
One or more industry-recognized certifications required, including: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) CompTIA Security+ Or other equivalent IT or cybersecurity certifications
Demonstrated experience supporting or implementing CDM program capabilities within federal or regulated environments.
Experience implementing and operating CDM program tools, including capabilities across: Asset Management (HWAM, SWAM) Identity and Access Management (IdAM) Vulnerability Management Event Management Network and Data Protection
Experience integrating CDM components such as: Vulnerability scanners Endpoint security tools IAM solutions Network security tools
Experience supporting or integrating with CDM dashboards, data feeds, and agency or federal-level reporting.
Configure, manage, and tune security controls including: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, encryption, and network security controls
Perform patch management and vulnerability remediation aligned with CIS Benchmarks, DISA STIGs, and SCAP.
Monitor security posture, vulnerabilities, and configuration compliance across enterprise environments.
Respond to security incidents, vulnerabilities, and emerging threats; support investigations and impact assessments.
Experience securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) using: Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles Cloud-native security controls, CSPM, CASB, and encryption
Support implementation of IAM, PAM, and RBAC controls aligned with Zero Trust objectives.
Assess, develop, and implement security policies and procedures aligned with: NIST RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, and DoD STIGs
Conduct security risk assessments, control effectiveness reviews, and gap analyses.
Support preparation and maintenance of: System Security Plans (SSPs) Security Control Assessments (SCAs) Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), including remediation tracking
Ensure compliance with federal regulations, industry standards, and organizational policies.
Support internal and external audits and certification activities.
Develop scripts using Python, PowerShell, and/or Bash to automate security data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Integrate CDM tools and security platforms using APIs and automation frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, cloud-native tools).
Analyze security data to assess risk impact and prioritize remediation efforts.
Apply standard and advanced analytical techniques to evaluate security control effectiveness in real-world environments.
Analyze cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations across multi-layered architectures.
Make data-driven decisions to improve security posture while balancing mission and operational needs.
Troubleshoot complex security issues across enterprise IT and cloud environments.
Collaborate with cybersecurity operations, system owners, engineers, auditors, and leadership to implement CDM capabilities and security best practices.
Communicate security risks, compliance status, and remediation strategies to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Develop security documentation, reports, policies, and procedures supporting CDM and accreditation activities.
Support and deliver security awareness and compliance training for stakeholders as needed.
Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
Highly responsive and customer-focused.
Extensive understanding of business processes and enterprise IT/security environments.
Skilled in facilitation, consultation, and applied problem-solving in complex settings.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with confidential and proprietary information with discretion.
Commitment to staying current with emerging threats, technologies, and federal cybersecurity requirements.
Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Program tools supporting: Hardware Asset Management (HWAM) Software Asset Management (SWAM) Identity and Access Management (IdAM) Vulnerability Management Network and Data Protection Event Management
CDM dashboards and reporting tools, including agency-level and federal-level data feeds
Vulnerability scanning tools such as: Tenable (Nessus / Tenable.sc) Qualys Rapid7
Configuration and compliance assessment tools aligned with: DISA STIGs CIS Benchmarks SCAP-compliant tools
Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms
Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) technologies and policy enforcement tools
Identity providers and directory services (e.g., Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID)
Network security technologies including: Firewalls IDS/IPS (e.g., Snort, Suricata) VPNs
Endpoint security platforms: Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Anti-malware and host-based security tools
Encryption technologies for data at rest and in transit
Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
Cloud security tools including: Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Cloud-native security services
Secure cloud configuration and monitoring aligned with federal standards
Security monitoring and analytics platforms (SIEM or CDM-integrated tools)
Log aggregation and event correlation technologies
REST APIs and data integration mechanisms for CDM feeds
Python, PowerShell, and/or Bash for automation, data analysis, and reporting
Infrastructure and security automation tools such as: Ansible Terraform Cloud-native automation services
Frameworks and standards: NIST RMF FISMA FedRAMP ISO 27001 DoD STIGs
Tools supporting: SSP, SCA, ATO, and POA&M development and tracking Audit and compliance reporting
Version control systems such as Git
IT service management and ticketing tools (e.g., ServiceNow)
Documentation and collaboration platforms (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint)

Responsibilities

Designing, implementing, integrating, and maintaining enterprise CDM capabilities
Deploying and operating CDM tools and dashboards
Integrating security data sources
Enabling real-time risk awareness across on-premises and cloud environments
Working closely with cybersecurity operations, system owners, and compliance teams
Improving situational awareness
Supporting risk-based decision-making
Ensuring alignment with federal cybersecurity standards and mandates