Cybersecurity Engineer

Cybersecurity Engineer

Hyattsville, MD 20758

Overview

Salary Range $120,000.00 - $270,000.00 Salary Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage Up to 25% Category Government

Description

The Cybersecurity Engineer provides technical expertise in securing, monitoring, and maintaining information systems in alignment with federal cybersecurity standards and agency policies. The position also requires developing and maintaining security documentation, providing guidance on compliance with NIST, FISMA, and other relevant cybersecurity frameworks, and assisting in incident response and forensic investigations as needed. The Cybersecurity Engineer will actively support continuous improvement initiatives, applying industry best practices and emerging technologies to enhance the overall security posture of government systems, while ensuring operational readiness and mission success.

This position is pending contract award.

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Must have an active Secret or higher clearance.

Responsibilities

• Embed cybersecurity throughout the C-UAS system lifecycle
• Provide expert cybersecurity guidance
• Support and conduct verification activities
• Ensure alignment with USSS and DHS cybersecurity policies
• Identify and document cybersecurity requirements (NIST SP 800-53, OMB A-130, DHS)
• Review system designs, identify gaps, recommend mitigations
• Conduct quality assurance checks on cybersecurity controls
• Track compliance using traceability matrices, POA&Ms
• Support Security Authorization, Continuous Monitoring, and risk assessment

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in respective engineering discipline
• Academic background in RF, digital systems, or electronic warfare preferred
• ABET accreditation may be accepted as substitute for professional experience
• Thorough understanding and substantial experience in radio frequencies, sensor integration, and spectrum analysis (not specific to cybersecurity; inferred from general engineer requirements)

About Mayvin:

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