Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Northstrat • Sterling, VA

16h

About The Position

Northstrat is looking for a proactive Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to develop and implement security solutions, ensuring that our organization’s and program's IT systems and data are secure. The role involves managing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) as an ISSE and SA, conducting security assessments, performing continuous monitoring, and responding to incidents. The candidate should also have a strong technical background in security and system administration to support development lifecycles, maintenance, and deployment of systems

Requirements

• Must have an active DoD Top Secret - Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS-SCI) Clearance
• IAT Level II+ certification such as CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Must have at least 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles
• Strong knowledge of RMF, NIST standards, and cybersecurity frameworks
• Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows systems
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools and security monitoring systems
• Strong knowledge of networking
• Strong knowledge of containers/Kubernetes
• Strong knowledge of PKI
• Strong knowledge of cloud architecture models
• Strong knowledge of SIEMs

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, with a focus on cybersecurity best practices
• Ability to present technical material to non-technical roles in a digestable format
• Ability to balance multiple distinct RMF packages and maintain clear communication between them w/ stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to ensure compliance with government and industry cybersecurity standards (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-37, ISO 27001, CMMC) across multiple packages simultaneously
• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and provide recommendations for corrective actions to internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and manage System Security Plans (SSP), Security Compliance and Traceability Matrices (SCTMs), policies, and procedures for multiple RMF packages
• Ensure continuous monitoring (ConMon) is maintained within packages
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to maintain secure baselines and implement cybersecurity policies
• Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents, investigating and providing detailed reports
• Maintain and update security tools, configurations, and systems to align with industry best practices
• Intermittent travel will be required to support deployment, maintenance, and test events with various stakeholders

Benefits

• Work/Life Balance Northstrat values true work life balance. We offer power of choice benefits designed to best meet the needs of you and your lifestyle. Our benefits programs are designed to support and encourage wellness, healthy living, retirement investment, and lifetime learning.
• Flex Time Northstrat does not mandate specific working hours. Although project requirements may dictate schedules, a Northstrat employee is only required to work an average of 8 hours per weekday over the course of a month. For example: John worked 12 hours on June 1st to meet a project deadline. On June 15th, John only worked 4 hours because he left early for a long weekend. John’s IBA was not debited for time off because flex time allowed him to carry over those 4 hours from June 1st.
• Individual Benefits Account (IBA) To attract and retain the highest quality staff, Northstrat provides a unique and versatile benefits package, the Individual Benefit Account (IBA), which places the power of choice in the hands of our greatest asset – the employee. The purpose of the IBA is to provide attractive benefits to all full-time employees of Northstrat on a flexible basis that enables each covered employee to select a package that best suits his or her needs. Whether those needs are paid time off, medical expenses, prescription drug expenses, cash disbursement, or a combination of any of these, the IBA provides flexibility to help you meet your specific goals. The IBA can be used for such things as: IBA Benefits accrue each month in the amount equivalent to 50% of the employee’s monthly compensation rate. That is, the effective dollar amount of this accrual is in addition to an employee’s salary.
• Profit Sharing Plan (PSP) The PSP is a qualified retirement plan that Northstrat funds quarterly on the employee’s behalf through the IBA in the amount equivalent to 25% (up to the IRS contribution limit) of the employee’s compensation. That is, of the 50% accrual in the IBA, half of the amount accrued is applied to the PSP.
• Stock Options Because Northstrat is an employee-owned company, all new employees are offered stock options. Employees have the opportunity to receive additional stock options based on accomplishment of individual performance goals. Stock owners elect the Board of Directors and are directly impacted by the success of the company.
• Lifelong Learning Our culture promotes and nurtures a growth environment. We hire and scale rapidly to meet the needs of our partner customers. Through periodic company sponsored training events, and the ability to use IBA funds for reimbursement of work-related education expenses you will have the opportunity to continually grow your skills and abilities.
• Bring Your True Self We embrace diversity and encourage inclusion. We support employee led interest groups and challenge our employees to support others and be their best self. We are so true to our beliefs that we offer employee referral incentives. When you like it here, your friends and family will too!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level