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DecisionPoint Corporation · 5 months ago

Zero Trust Security Engineer - Mid

District of Columbia, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

DecisionPoint Corporation is seeking a Zero Trust Security Engineer - Mid to support operational continuity and cybersecurity resilience for the Government Publishing Office (GPO). This role involves ensuring secure operations during contingencies, contributing to Risk Management Framework documentation, and maintaining cybersecurity operations at alternate sites.

ConsultingInformation ServicesInformation Technology

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Ensure continuity of cybersecurity operations at designated alternate GPO sites during COOP activations, tests, or real-world contingencies

Support deployment and validation of endpoint protection, log collection, and incident response capabilities at alternate sites

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of COOP plans, playbooks, and contact protocols for security operations staff

Assist in the creation and maintenance of RMF artifacts including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and POA&Ms

Provide operational security documentation, asset inventories, and security control implementation summaries

Support RMF review cycles, compliance audits, and incident post-mortem documentation

Participate in testing of Zero Trust capabilities during COOP exercises and real-time transitions

Ensure secure access to Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, Trellix, and other tools during COOP operations

Assist in troubleshooting availability or access issues across cybersecurity infrastructure in emergency scenarios

Qualification

Zero Trust EngineeringRisk Management FrameworkCybersecurity OperationsCompTIA Security+CISSPCOOP OperationsIncident ResponseMicrosoft SentinelSystem Security PlansSecurity Assessment Reports

Required

4 years of experience supporting cybersecurity operations, RMF documentation, or enterprise IT continuity planning

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, other related disciplines (or equivalent experience)

Familiarity with COOP operations, RMF frameworks (NIST SP 800-37/53), and common cybersecurity toolsets

Ability to operate independently during surge conditions or remote continuity operations

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred

Federal experience

Certifications: CompTIA Security+ or CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

Company

DecisionPoint Corporation

DecisionPoint Corporation, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), is an innovation thought leader in the Defense and Federal communities.

Founded in 2011

Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA

51-200 employees