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Red River · 5 hours ago

Cybersecurity Engineer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Red River Technology is seeking a dedicated Cybersecurity Engineer to support a mission-critical program for the Navy, enhancing national operational readiness across the US Naval Fleet. The role involves securing, configuring, and assessing network security products, as well as proactive monitoring and troubleshooting to protect the program's data, systems, and networks.

Information TechnologyInfrastructureSoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, manage, monitor, and upgrade security measures for the protection of the program’s data, systems, and networks

Assist and drive complex ATO RMF packages

Design and implement system security into complex systems

Conduct security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and implement appropriate security controls

Troubleshoot security and network problems

Qualification

Cybersecurity principlesNetwork security productsSecurity frameworksIncident detectionSecurity vulnerability scansProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology systems engineering, or a related field, or applicable work experience

Active DoD Secret clearance required

5 years of experience in cyber engineering (e.g., incident detection, incident response, forensic), with proven experience supporting Department of Defense programs

Strong understanding and experience with securing, configuring, and assessing network security products such as Cisco Firepower, Cisco ISE, and Splunk

Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, Mitre Attack Framework, DoD Compliance Frameworks such as DoDI 8510, DoDI 8570, Zero Trust Architectures)

In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, best practices, and technologies

Familiarity and experience building and submitting complex ATO packages

Designing and implementing system security into complex systems

Experience with performing security vulnerability scans (ACAS)

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

U.S. Citizenship Required