What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Cybersecurity Engineer with Top Secret Clearance position at MDA Edge?
Job Summary:
Required Qualifications:
- We want to fill a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer role to support a client that serves the Department of Defense (DoD) and federal sectors.
- The ideal candidate should possess an active Top-Secret Clearance, a Master's degree, and at least 10 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, security policy execution, risk management, and compliance. Additionally, the candidate must hold certifications in Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I, Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I, or Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level I.
- Our client is a Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Management Consulting firm focused on assisting their clients proactively mitigate cyber threats. We seek a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to lead the implementation, assessment, and compliance of cybersecurity measures across enterprise networks. This role requires an expert-level understanding of cyber defense strategies, risk management, and cybersecurity frameworks, including compliance with DoD 8570.1M and DoD 8140 standards. The Cybersecurity Engineer will evaluate and implement security controls, respond to security incidents, and ensure compliance with Assessment & Authorization (A&A) requirements to maintain a cyber-resilient infrastructure.
- 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 the 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 brief senior leadership on cyber risk posture.
- 10 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, security policy implementation, risk management, and compliance.
- Extensive knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies, frameworks, and security architectures.
- 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.
- 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), and 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.
Required Qualifications:
- Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.
- 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.
- Ten years of experience in cybersecurity operations, security policy implementation, risk management, and compliance.
- Extensive knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies, frameworks, and security architectures.
- 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.
- Experience with DoD classified environments, DoD networks, and cybersecurity accreditation processes.
- 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.
Salary : $140,000 - $180,000
