Modern Technology Solutions

Cybersecurity Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions • $90K — $130K *
Springfield, VA 22153In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in cybersecurity operations or RMF compliance.
  • Familiarity with vulnerability management and security documentation practices.
  • Understanding of cybersecurity for operational systems and cloud environments.
  • Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary technical teams effectively.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills for operational security environments.

Responsibilities

  • Support daily operations for AI/ML environments and evaluation platforms.
  • Ensure compliance with RMF/ATO through documentation management.
  • Manage and update ATO packages and security compliance documentation.
  • Track vulnerability findings and remediation activities rigorously.
  • Execute vulnerability scanning and security assessment as needed.
  • Facilitate secure deployment of AI/ML tools across multiple domains.
  • Identify and support remediation of cybersecurity risks impacting operations.

Benefits

  • Flexibility in work schedule and location.
  • Opportunities for professional development through training.
  • Access to cutting-edge AI/ML technologies in a cybersecurity context.
Full Job Description
is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team in Springfield, VA. Qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens with a TS/SCI clearance and CI Polygraph.

Responsibilities:
  • Support daily cybersecurity operations for AI/ML T&E environments, tools, applications, and operational evaluation platforms.
  • Maintain compliance with RMF and ATO requirements through management of security documentation, control tracking, and operational security processes.
  • Support development, maintenance, and update of ATO packages, RMF artifacts, SSPs, and security compliance documentation.
  • Track and manage POA&Ms, vulnerability findings, remediation activities, and security action items.
  • Execute or coordinate required vulnerability scanning and security assessment activities across operational environments.
  • Facilitate secure deployment and integration of AI/ML tools, models, datasets, and evaluation pipelines across NGA operational domains including COE, SECNET, and SBU.
  • Support secure operations across multiple classification levels including UNCLASSIFIED, SECRET, and TS/SCI environments.
  • Identify, assess, escalate, and support remediation of cybersecurity risks impacting operational T&E activities.
  • Support implementation of security practices within DevSecOps workflows, operational pipelines, and AI/ML evaluation environments.
  • Collaborate with ISSMs, engineers, developers, and mission stakeholders to support secure and compliant operational execution.
  • Maintain audit-ready cybersecurity documentation and support operational readiness activities.


Required Qualifications:
  • Experience supporting cybersecurity operations, RMF compliance, vulnerability management, or security documentation activities.
  • Familiarity with RMF, ATO processes, POA&M tracking, and operational cybersecurity practices.
  • Understanding of cybersecurity concepts related to operational systems, cloud environments, or enterprise infrastructure.
  • Ability to support secure operational environments and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary technical teams.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.


Desired Experience:
  • Experience supporting DoD, NGA, or Intelligence Community programs.
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps workflows, cloud security, and operational AI/ML environments.
  • Experience supporting vulnerability scanning, compliance assessments, or operational security monitoring activities.
  • Familiarity with NGA operational domains, classified environments, and secure system integration processes.
  • Security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, SSCP, or equivalent


Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in IT or STEM related field, or additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Security certifications such as CISSP, CASP+, Security+, CySA+, SSCP, CCSP, or equivalent.


Clearance Requirements:
  • Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to pass a CI polygraph within 30 days.


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About Modern Technology Solutions

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a leading-edge engineering and technology company that provides critical solutions for complex military and commercial programs. MTSI has been providing engineering and technical services to the defense industry since 1993. The company has a strong focus on innovation and is committed to delivering the best solutions to its clients. MTSI has a highly skilled workforce of engineers, scientists, and technical experts who are dedicated to providing the highest quality services to its clients. The company has a proven track record of success and has received numerous awards and recognition for its work.
Learn more about Modern Technology Solutions
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
1993
* Ladders Estimates

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