Vernon Hills, IL30+ days ago
Conduct STIG hardening, vulnerability assessments, and ACAS/Nessus scans Support the development and maintenance of ATO packages and continuous monitoring plans Integrate cybersecurity best practices across the DevSecOps pipeline and system lifecycle Work with cross-functional teams including system admins, cloud engineers, software developers, and ISSMs Troubleshoot and remediate security findings on Linux, Windows, VMware, and/or cloud-based systems Prepare and present technical risk assessments, POA&Ms, and mitigation strategies to organizational stakeholders Required Qualifications: Active TS/SCI clearance CISSP, Security+, GSEC, or CASP+ (DoD 8570 IAT Level II/III compliant) Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related technical field (or equivalent experience) 5+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience within a DoD or IC environment Deep understanding of RMF, NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs, and cybersecurity best practices Experience with vulnerability management tools (ACAS, Nessus, Tenable.sc, SCAP) Strong documentation and communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences Preferred Qualifications: Hands-on experience with cross-domain solutions (CDS), Zero Trust, Splunk, SIEMs, or EDR tools Familiarity with classified and hybrid cloud security architectures (AWS or Azure Cloud, IL4/5/6) Prior experience supporting DoD, IC, or Space Force missions Salary range: $130,000 - $155,000, depending on experience and skill set Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/ Responsibilities: Engineer and maintain secure network, server, and cloud configurations to meet mission cyber requirements Develop, document, and enforce security controls for DoD systems in accordance with RMF, NIST 800-53/171/172, and DoDI 8510.01