Cybersecurity Engineer IIIPlace of Performance: Charleston, South Carolina | Department of Defense C4I Program
Clearance: TS/SCI eligible
Position SummaryNIS is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer III to serve as Key Personnel supporting a Department of Defense Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) program. This senior-level engineer will provide cybersecurity engineering across the system lifecycle, translating mission and security requirements into secure architecture, RMF evidence, hardening decisions, remediation plans, and authorization-ready artifacts. Success requires strong technical judgment, disciplined documentation, and effective collaboration with government and contractor teams.
Key Responsibilities- Design, implement, and maintain secure system architectures for mission-critical C4I environments.
- Perform cybersecurity engineering across planning, design, development, integration, testing, deployment, operations, and sustainment activities.
- Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, including control implementation, assessment support, authorization evidence, and continuous monitoring.
- Analyze security requirements, system interfaces, data flows, and proposed changes to identify risk and recommend practical mitigations.
- Conduct or support security assessments, review vulnerability findings, prioritize remediation, and verify corrective actions.
- Apply and validate secure configuration guidance, including applicable DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
- Develop and maintain cybersecurity artifacts, including security plans, control narratives, risk assessments, diagrams, test evidence, and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
- Support technical reviews, configuration and change control, security testing, authorization milestones, and clear communication of risks and recommended actions.
Minimum QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics with a concentration in Computer Science, or equivalent.
Certification: Current DoD 8570/8140-compliant certification meeting IAM Level II, IAT Level II, or IASAE Level II requirements.
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of professional cybersecurity engineering experience.
DoD C4I Experience: At least 4 years supporting DoD C4I systems.
Preferred QualificationsHands-on RMF experience.
Experience implementing and validating DISA STIGs.
Experience with ACAS, SCAP, eMASS, or HBSS.
Experience supporting NAVWAR or other Navy programs.
BenefitsFor eligible employees, NIS offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer match; paid holidays; paid time off; commuter benefits; an employee assistance program; educational reimbursement; and pet insurance. Eligibility and offerings may vary based on employment classification and plan terms.
Salary range $100,000 to $175,000 annually
The salary range is a general guideline. We consider several factors when determining base salary offers, including the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience, education, and skills, and current market conditions.
