Cybersecurity Engineer - Senior Level (TS required, eligible for SCI)

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: TS WITH SCI ELIGIBILITY
***POSITION REQUIRES US CITIZENSHIP***

***CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD***
Company Overview: As a Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Management Consulting firm focused on assisting our clients proactively mitigate cyber threats, RedTrace Technologies is seeking an experienced Intermediate Project/Program Manager to lead and manage Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) and cybersecurity-related projects. This role requires a strong background in program management, team leadership, and procurement processes within the Department of Defense (DoD) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing technical programs involving design, development, production, installation, and test & evaluation of cybersecurity or computer network defense programs.

Position Description:
The below duties and responsibilities will be required for the ideal candidate to be successful in this role:Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures in compliance with DoD cybersecurity directives.
• Plan, implement, upgrade, and monitor cybersecurity measures to protect DoD information systems, networks, and data.
• Conduct security risk assessments and identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks associated with information systems.
• Lead Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes to ensure compliance with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and other security frameworks.
• Implement security controls and ensure safeguards are in place to protect digital assets, classified data, and electronic infrastructure.
• Evaluate and integrate cybersecurity solutions, including intrusion detection systems (IDS), endpoint protection, SIEM solutions, and firewalls.
• Monitor networks for security breaches, incidents, and threats, and respond with remediation strategies.
• Develop cyber resilience strategies to ensure mission-critical operations can withstand and recover from cyber threats.
• Work closely with systems administrators, network engineers, and developers to ensure security best practices are implemented in system architecture.
• Lead incident response efforts, including forensic analysis, containment, and reporting of security breaches.
• Ensure compliance with Information Assurance (IA) policies, including IAM, IAT, or IASAE Level I requirements per DoD 8570.1M and 8140.
• Prepare detailed technical security reports and provide briefings to senior leadership regarding cyber risk posture.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with a concentration in Computer Science or an equivalent field.

Certifications (DoD 8570.1M and 8140 Compliance)

• Must be certified as Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I, Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I, or Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level I.

Experience:

• Ten (10) years of experience in cybersecurity operations, security policy implementation, risk management, and compliance.
• Extensive knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies, frameworks, and security architectures.
• Hands-on experience in the following areas:
  • Cybersecurity strategy development and compliance enforcement.
  • Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes aligned with DoD RMF and NIST 800-53.
  • Implementing and managing security controls for cloud and on-premises environments.
  • Cyber threat analysis, risk assessments, and vulnerability remediation.
  • Network security monitoring and forensic investigation techniques.
  • Incident response planning, breach mitigation, and post-incident recovery efforts.
• Strong ability to analyze cybersecurity threats and propose risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience working with DoD cybersecurity programs and classified environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DoD classified environments, DoD networks, and cybersecurity accreditation processes.
• Hands-on expertise in configuring security tools such as:
  • SIEM solutions (Splunk, ArcSight, QRadar)
  • Endpoint protection platforms (HBSS, ACAS)
  • Network security tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs)
• Proficiency in secure software development practices, DevSecOps methodologies, and cloud security frameworks.
• Experience leading penetration testing efforts, Red Team exercises, and cyber threat-hunting operations.
• Strong technical writing skills to develop cybersecurity documentation, security plans, and risk assessment reports.

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive salary for well qualified applicants
• 401(k) plan
• Annual performance bonus
• Certification and advanced degree attainment bonuses
• Student Loan / Tuition reimbursement
• Health Care Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Up to four weeks of paid vacation
• 11 Federal Holidays and 3 Floating Holidays
• Team bonding events