United States onlyCyber Security Engineer 1 role is ideal for a cybersecurity professional who enjoys shaping security solutions, working closely with engineers and operators, and ensuring that complex systems are both secure and mission-ready. The role involves designing, guiding, and sustaining the security posture of a FISMA High cloud-hosted TAK Server platform. The Cyber Security Engineer serves as a technical authority and mentor, defining security control implementations, guiding Cyber Security Specialists and infrastructure teams, and partnering with government stakeholders to achieve and maintain an Authorization to Operate (ATO).
Requirements
- Designing and overseeing implementation of cybersecurity controls aligned with FISMA High, NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, and FedRAMP High
- Developing and maintaining RMF artifacts, including System Security Plan (SSP), Control Implementation Statements, and Continuous Monitoring Strategy
- Supporting the Authority to Operate (ATO) process and ongoing compliance
- Translating federal security requirements into practical, actionable guidance for implementation teams
- Providing technical direction to Cyber Security Specialists responsible for hands-on control execution
- Advising cloud and DevOps teams on secure architectures for Kubernetes-based TAK Server deployments, high availability, and resilience
- Designing and validating Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) solutions supporting CAC/PIV, multi-factor authentication, role-based access control, and federation across TAK instances
- Supporting vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and remediation planning
- Assisting with incident response planning and escalation aligned with NIST 800-61r3
- Producing clear, defensible security documentation for auditors and government reviewers
