Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Title: Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Location: VA, Alexandria

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to support cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management activities supporting the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). This role provides high-level engineering, technical execution, and security management to maintain federal security standards, manage vulnerabilities, and ensure mission-critical systems achieve and retain authorization. This position will be located in Alexandria, VA, and will be a hybrid position. 

Responsibilities

As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, the ideal candidate will be proficient in architecting and integrating a suite of security tools, including EDR, SOAR, ACEM, SIEM, and HBSS, to create a multi-layered defense. Core responsibilities include:

• Manage security projects from inception to completion, ensuring the successful planning and execution of the DoW Zero Trust Architecture.
• Develop automated response playbooks within orchestration systems to accelerate incident mitigation.
• Ensure continuous endpoint compliance and monitor security policies across enterprise platforms.
• Lead the drafting and maintenance of comprehensive Authority to Operate (ATO) paperwork.
• Provide advanced engineering support in the selection and tailoring of security controls applicable to the system environment.
• Direct the selection and application of appropriate Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) Checklists.
• Create, manage, and actively monitor Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to ensure systemic remediation.
• Lead efforts in conducting Privacy Threshold Analysis (PTA) across various system platforms.
• Actively monitor ACAS scans and collaborate closely with technical infrastructure teams to engineer solutions for identified vulnerabilities.
• Coordinate Contingency Plan (CP) testing activities and finalize associated compliance documentation.
• Manage the completion and routing of technical change management paperwork.
• Coordinate and execute Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) onboarding processes.
• Engage and coordinate with required operational commands and departments.
• Respond accurately and promptly to Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment (CORA) data calls and operational data calls.

Qualifications

High School with 10+ years (or commensurate experience)
 

Required Skills & Experience

• Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+,etc.).
• Demonstrated project management experience leading the execution of complex IT security tool deployments from inception to completion.
• Proven technical experience architecting, integrating, and deploying EDR, SOAR, ACEM, SIEM, and HBSS tools.
• Demonstrated advanced practical user experience with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) for enterprise vulnerability scanning.
• Proven experience implementing and utilizing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems for analyzing security alerts and logs.
• Hands-on technical proficiency with Extended Detection and Response (XDR) or Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) platforms for threat detection.
• Direct operational experience navigating the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) for IT security, compliance, and risk management. 

Clearance Level: Must have an active Secret clearance  

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Prior experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Federal software modernization programs and Zero Trust migrations.

• Advanced baseline cybersecurity or management certifications such as CompTIA CASP+, CISSP, CISM, or PMP.

• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) to automate continuous monitoring tasks and playbook responses.

        #JP #DICE #USCG

Posted Salary Range

USD $140,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• JD-FOOTER.LIST_TEXT_3" token-type="text">Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• JD-FOOTER.LIST_TEXT_4" token-type="text">Corporate Discounts
• JD-FOOTER.LIST_TEXT_5" token-type="text">Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• JD-FOOTER.LIST_TEXT_6" token-type="text">Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• JD-FOOTER.LIST_TEXT_7" token-type="text">Referral Bonus Program
• JD-FOOTER.LIST_TEXT_8" token-type="text">Internal Mobility Program
• JD-FOOTER.LIST_TEXT_9" token-type="text">Pet Insurance
• JD-FOOTER.LIST_TEXT_10" token-type="text">Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.