Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

Position Cybersecurity Systems Engineer Location Bethesda, MD Job Description Candidate will work closely with a diverse client project team responsible for cybersecurity engineering, development of technical guidance, information assurance functions, and/or achieving Authorization to Operate. These functions will be applied to specific client IT programs or across a large enterprise of federated programs developed by different organizations. Depending on current team needs, the candidate will be responsible for leading or supporting one or more of the following security‑focused disciplines: cybersecurity strategy, policy, and technical guidance; enterprise security risk management and governance; IT security engineering and data protection requirements; enterprise and solution security architectures; and security assessment and authorization. Technical capability areas of focus include large enterprise networks; cloud security services; data security tagging and curation; cross‑domain solutions; enterprise audit; identity, credentials, access management, computer network defense, and incident response. About Cleared Solutions Inc. Cleared Solutions is a national security‑focused, small business platform for highly skilled IT consultants and strategic advisers specializing in transforming legacy technical environments into modern, agile, and secure IT enterprises. Our expertise in Data/Information, IT Services/Applications, Cybersecurity/Information Assurance, and Counterintelligence/Insider Threats enables us to effectively operate from the C‑Suite to the Dev‑Suite working with partners and clients to solve the most difficult challenges. We drive towards rapid decision making and high‑quality, trusted, and comprehensive deliverables. Our consultants thrive in integrated contractor teams where collaboration with our corporate and government partners yield targeted, measurable, and mission‑oriented results. We have multiple national security clients in the Washington Metro Area across multiple contract vehicles in need of top‑notch talent. Qualifications Clearance: Positions require U.S. Citizenship and active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. Degree: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a closely‑related Engineering or IT discipline. Certifications: Prefer at least one certification in the cybersecurity field (e.g., CISSP, CEH, CHFI, Security+, CND‑IR, GLSC, or SANS GSEC). Experience: Minimum 10 years (with minimum 5 years in the IC) developing, securing, integrating, deploying, maintaining, and evaluating systems. Knowledge & Skills Large enterprise networks; cloud security services; data security tagging and curation; cross‑domain solutions; enterprise audit; or identity, credentials, and access management. Security architectures, engineering requirements, specifications, and data protection and information assurance requirements for complex IT enterprise architectures and solutions. End‑to‑end life‑cycle software development, to include test engineering or quality assurance. National security‑related cybersecurity guidance (e.g., ICD503, IC‑503‑03, IC‑502, IC‑502‑1, IC‑502‑2, IC‑502‑04, IC‑503‑04, IC‑500‑27; TDF, EDH and ISM XML specifications; CNSS1253; NISTSPs800‑30, 800‑37, 800‑39, 800‑53, and800‑53a). Procedures and protocols required by FISMA; IA best practices; and IT enterprise standards and protocols within IT enterprise architectures. Assessment and authorization procedures, processes, and evaluations for IC IT systems (including networking systems, penetration testing, protocols, and vulnerability assessments). Security Body of Evidence, System Security Plans, and associated security risk management documentation. Collaboration with Subject Matter Experts to develop authorization packages in support of achieving Authority to Operate (ATO). Computer network defense procedures, processes, and protocols for IT enterprise architectures. Exploits, attacks, and tools used by skilled hackers, insider threat detection triggers, monitoring technologies, and insider threat program technical management in accordance with NITTF Insider Threat Program Guide and FISMA. Firmware or embedded systems; cloud, data center, virtualization, and server technologies; database formats, queries, structures, and schema; and data protection technologies (e.g., multi‑factor authentication, data encryption). Operating systems, applications, and security vulnerability tools running locally, virtualized, or in cloud‑based environment (e.g., Windows 2000/2003/XP/7, UNIX, Linux, Solaris, VMware, RedSeal, Tenable NESSUS Security Center, Splunk, XACTA360, WebInspect, AppDetective, Nessus Security Scanner, NMAP). Compensation & Benefits Highlights include: 100% covered medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, and prescription insurance premiums; 401(k) with company match; Section125 flexible spending accounts; and a flexible leave policy. Apply Apply today to join a company of consultants who are sought after for our broad, multi‑disciplinary technical qualifications and unique and extensive knowledge of complex operational environments. Visit for more information or to apply. Equal Opportunity Cleared Solutions Inc. is Virginia Small Business incorporated since 2004. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr