Job DescriptionJob Title: Cybersecurity Engineer
Location: Remote
Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance
We are seeking a passionate Cybersecurity Engineer to support the Army Software Factory (ASWF) in aligning with DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce requirements and broader compliance mandates. The Army Software Factory (ASWF), a first-of-its-kind initiative under Army Futures Command, is revolutionizing the Army's approach to software development by training and employing self-sustaining technical talent from across the military and civilian workforce. Guided by the motto "By Soldiers, For Soldiers," ASWF equips service members to develop mission-critical software solutions independently-especially vital for future contested environments where traditional technical support may be unavailable. This initiative also serves as a strategic prototype to modernize legacy IT processes and build technical readiness across the force to ensure battlefield dominance in the digital age.
Required Skills:
- Active DoD Secret Clearance (Required)
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an ABET-accredited or CAE-designated institution
- One or more of the following certifications: CSSLP, Security+, or GSEC
- Proficiency in
- Experience security VPC, security groups, and NACLs
- Knowledge in AWS security services
- CloudTrail, Guard Duty, Security Hub, Config, AWS WAFand Shield
- Logging & Monitoring
- Data Protection
- Hands on Experience with Secretes Management
- Experience in auditing and securing S3 buckets configurations
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Networking & Infrastructure Security
- Gitlab CI/CD Security
- Pipeline Security
- Tool understanding in - Gitlab ultimate, SonarQube, AWS Security Hub
- Proficiency in AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Strong understanding of cloud-native security principles and DevOps pipelines
Nice to Have:
- Familiarity with SBIR technologies and transformative platform shifts
- Experience working in Agile or DevSecOps environments
- Ability to clearly document processes and engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders
