Cyber Implementation Engineer (Secret Clearance)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cyber Implementation Engineer to support a critical DoD program in Hazelwood, St. Louis, Missouri . The customer is seeking engineers to play a critical role in the application migration and delivery of Security Services projects for a Digital Modernization project. Clearance: Secret required, Top Secret preferred Location: Hazelwood, St. Louis, MO (100% onsite) Responsibilities of the Cyber Engineer Support the collection and definition of security requirements for applications being migrated. Help design security architectures that support the needs of migrated applications. Produce security models, diagrams, and documentation to represent controls and data flows. Ensure all security designs adhere to cloud security best practices and internal standards. Configure and deploy security components and controls within the migrated environment. Implement core security safeguards, including access management, encryption, and secure communication protocols. Create scripts and automation to streamline security operations and processes. Plan and perform security testing activities, such as vulnerability scans and penetration tests. Conduct reviews of cloud service configurations to verify adherence to security standards. Deploy and manage cloud-based security tools and technologies. Assist in validating that migrated applications comply with relevant regulatory requirements. Perform security assessments aligned with applicable frameworks and standards. Prepare and maintain compliance documentation for audits. Deploy and configure security monitoring and detection solutions. Develop and maintain log collection, analysis, and retention mechanisms. Build alerts, dashboards, and reporting for key security events and metrics. Assist with defining and refining security-focused user stories for the Agile team. Qualifications of the Cyber Engineer Bachelors degree in related discipline and 3+ years of related experience Active Secret, Top Secret clearance preferred 2+ years of hands‑on experience working with Azure or other cloud native technologies. 3+ years experience administering and engineering cyber security tooling (Splunk SIEM, MS Defender, Sentinel, CarbonBlack, Nessus, ACAS, TCP/IP, etc.). Experience implementing NIST/Fedramp/FISMA standards. Experience managing access control lists and endpoint devices. Experience working in Agile teams. Familiar with DevOps, CI/CD, cloud architecture (Azure). Compensation for the Cyber Engineer Total compensation based on experience level - $130,000-$180,000+ based on degree and total years of experience Full Benefits: PTO/Holidays, Cigna Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with ADP. Certification reimbursement. Contract stability and mobility through Zachary Piper Solutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr