GovCIO

Cybersecurity Engineer

GovCIO$130K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma with 9+ years of relevant experience.
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+).
  • Experience in cybersecurity, engineering, system administration, or network support.
  • Demonstrated ability to track vulnerability tickets and manage POA&Ms effectively.
  • Hands-on experience with software and network patching in Windows environments.
  • Strong communication skills to liaise with technical and non-technical teams.
  • Current active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Support IA/ISSO documentation and compliance through Risk Management Framework processes.
  • Manage and prioritize vulnerability tickets and POA&Ms to ensure closure.
  • Maintain security documentation within the eMASS platform.
  • Conduct security tests, run scans, and create compliance evidence.
  • Perform routine security patching for on-site local area network.
  • Lead hardware deployment projects for local systems.
  • Collaborate with Ice Patrol leadership on security control implementation.

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling options with preferred afternoon shifts.
  • Opportunity to work closely with U.S. Coast Guard leadership.
  • Engagement in critical national security initiatives.
  • Professional development through exposure to diverse cybersecurity challenges.
Full Job Description
Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring a Cybersecurity Engineer to support Information Assurance (IA), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), and system patching activities for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) International Ice Patrol. This technical role focuses on maintaining cybersecurity posture, managing vulnerability remediation, and developing critical compliance artifacts to secure the Ice Patrol's local network and support the modernization of the Ice Patrol's core application, BAPS. This position is strictly located on-site in Suitland, Maryland. The team offers flexible scheduling with preferred afternoon shifts or start times from 10:00 AM onwards to align with civilian IT hours.

ResponsibilitiesThe Cybersecurity Engineer will serve as a key technical contributor for system security compliance, risk management, and local network maintenance. Core responsibilities include:
  • Support IA/ISSO artifacts by developing, updating, and maintaining Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation, System Security Plans (SSP), and Security Assessment Reports (SAR) to assist BAPS through the RMF pipeline toward a full Authorization to Operate (ATO).
  • Coordinate vulnerability tickets through tracking, prioritizing, and managing Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) items to closure.
  • Complete and maintain security documentation and system upkeep within the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
  • Perform hands-on technical testing, run security scans, and produce artifacts showing evidence of meeting mandatory security controls.
  • Execute network and local machine security patching on the on-site local area network (LAN) for approximately 16 hours per week.
  • Lead local hardware deployment projects, including configuring, imaging, and setting up WIN 10 replacement computers.
  • Engage stakeholders for implementation of security controls, collaborating closely with the GS-13 International Ice Patrol leadership.
Qualifications

High School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills & Experience
  • Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, or equivalent).
  • Experience in a cybersecurity, engineering, system administration, or network support role.
  • Proven track record tracking vulnerability tickets, managing POA&Ms, and executing technical remediation schedules.
  • Experience running security scans, managing security documentation, and producing compliance artifacts.
  • Hands-on experience performing routine software and network patching on Windows environments and local area networks (LAN).
  • Strong communication skills required to actively engage technical and non-technical stakeholders for security control implementation.
  • Work Location: Must work 100% on-site in Suitland, MD.

Clearance Level: Must have an active Secret clearance.

 

Preferred Skills & Experience
  • Experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), or military IT environments.
  • Familiarity with enterprise compliance tools such as Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
  • Direct experience interpreting vulnerability scans (ACAS/Nessus) and applying DISA STIGs. 
  • Willingness or desire to work flexible hours (afternoon schedule or a daily start time of 10:00 AM or later).
Posted Salary RangeUSD $130,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.

About GovCIO

GovCIO is a technology and consulting firm that provides IT solutions to government agencies. The company specializes in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. GovCIO's mission is to help government agencies improve their IT infrastructure and enhance their services to the public. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.
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