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5G Cyber Security Engineer (Active TS/SCI Clearance)

Akima

Fort Meade, MD

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$140,000–$150,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Best Practices, Communications Security (COMSEC), Community Support, Computer Security, Cost Control, Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS), Cryptography, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Diversity, Emerging Technology, Environmental Monitoring, Federal Contracts, Government, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Legal, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Medical Conditions, Operations Security (OPSEC), Performance Analysis, Quantum Computing, Security Architecture, Security Attacks, Security Monitoring, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Development, Technical Support, Test Case, Top Secret Clearance, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Use Cases
LOCATION
Fort Meade, MD
POSTED
5 days ago
Compass Point is looking for a 5G Cyber Security Engineer to work at Fort Meade, MD. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!


Assess the entire cybersecurity posture of the future 5G service and shall make recommendations to reduce support costs and shall expose and remediate configuration and operational security issues before they affect the future service offering.


This Hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Fort Meade, MD.


Responsibilities


+ Configures, tests and monitors the environment for security events and operational health.

+ Prevents the compromise of privileged account credentials from cyberattacks, promote credential hygiene and cybersecurity best practices, while ensuring systems/services comply with DoD cybersecurity requirements.

+ Coordinates with designated government personnel to ensure the 5G services are available and optimized through security gateways. Develop STIG guidance for secure implementation of 5G systems.

+ Develops DISA approach to 5G performance and security monitoring.

+ Provides recommendations for security requirements for 5G standards.

+ Decomposes DoD applicable 5G use cases and requirements based on NDAA and USD R&E guidance documents and policies.

+ Develops 5G reference architecture Course of Action (COAs), including network slicing as a service (NSaaS), that showcase leveraging secure carrier networks to access the DoDIN.

+ Develops a zero-trust security architecture that overlays DoD Security on commercial 5G reference architecture.


Qualifications


+ +2 years supporting requirement/use cases and test cases for the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of 5G enterprise solutions.

+ +2 Years supporting emerging technology tasks related to encryption, quantum computing threats, 5G communications security, mobility, and cross domain solutions.

+ Clearance: TS SCI.


Job ID


2026-24265

Work Type


Hybrid

Pay Range


$140,000-$150,000

Benefits


Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description


Work Where it Matters


Compass Point, an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.


At Compass Point, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.


For our shareholders , Compass Point provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.


For our government customers , Compass Point delivers a broad range of skilled IT services, including data-centric services, software development, IT infrastructure modernization, managed IT services, and more.


As a Compass Point employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

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