GovCIO

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Zero Trust & Continuous Monitoring)

GovCIO$165K — $185K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 12+ years in cybersecurity engineering or equivalent experience
  • Expertise in continuous monitoring, information assurance, or vulnerability management
  • In-depth knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture and risk management
  • Hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools like Archer GRC, Tenable SC, ACAS, and Nessus
  • Proven experience with ATO package preparation and NIST/ICD/CNSS compliance
  • Prior experience in federal environments such as DHS or DoD
  • Ability to articulate complex technical topics to non-technical audiences
  • Experience in developing dashboards and automated cyber metrics

Responsibilities

  • Lead continuous monitoring operations across enterprise networks and systems
  • Develop automated cyber risk dashboards and risk registers for leadership
  • Implement Zero Trust security controls and automated monitoring capabilities
  • Conduct vulnerability scanning and manage mitigation tracking
  • Support ATO activities ensuring compliance with relevant frameworks
  • Perform root-cause analysis and develop risk reduction plans
  • Mentor junior analysts on tools and cybersecurity best practices

Benefits

  • Opportunity to support critical federal cybersecurity initiatives
  • Work in a hands-on role with state-of-the-art cybersecurity technologies
  • Collaborate with federal leadership on impactful security projects
  • Engagement in strategic cybersecurity operations and risk management
  • Possibility to influence the future of organizational cybersecurity posture
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a highly experiencedSenior Cybersecurity Engineerto support enterprise Zero Trust maturity, continuous monitoring operations, and vulnerability lifecycle management across federal networks. The ideal candidate will have deep handson experience in DHS or DoD environments, proficiency with ACAS/Tenable, Archer GRC, and endpoint security technologies, as well as the ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor junior analysts. This role is critical to strengthening our security posture and ensuring compliance with NIST, ICD 503, CNSS, and RMF frameworks.

Responsibilities
  • Lead continuous monitoring operations across enterprise networks, systems, and user accounts using tools such as Archer GRC, Nessus, ACAS, and Tenable SC
  • Develop and maintain automated cyber risk dashboards, heat maps, and risk registers to support seniorleadership decisionmaking
  • Engineer and implement Zero Trust-aligned security controls, endpoint protections, and automated monitoring capabilities
  • Conduct vulnerability scanning, reporting, mitigation tracking, and POAM management across multiple enclaves
  • Support system Authorization to Operate (ATO) activities, ensuring compliance with NIST 80053, ICD 503, and CNSS 1253
  • Perform rootcause analysis on findings, develop remediation plans, and collaborate with system owners to reduce risk
  • Train and mentor cybersecurity analysts on emerging tools, dashboards, and best practices
  • Participate in Command Cyber Readiness Inspections (CCRI) and internal audits
  • Maintain accurate asset inventories and support enterprise configuration compliance
  • Interface with internal customers, contractor partners, and federal leadership on cybersecurity initiatives
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's with 12+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience (or commensurate experience)
  • 12+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, continuous monitoring, information assurance, or vulnerability management

  • Strong understanding of Zero Trust Architecture, risk management, and continuous diagnostics

  • Hands-on experience with Archer GRC, Tenable SC/ACAS/Nessus, endpoint security tools, and SIEM/monitoring platforms

  • Demonstrated experience preparing ATO packages and working within NIST/ICD/CNSS frameworks

  • Experience in federal environments such as DHS, DoD, or Intelligence Community

  • Ability to communicate complex technical issues to nontechnical leadership

  • Prior experience developing dashboards and automated cyber metrics

  • Strong networking fundamentals (Cisco, VLANs, firewalls)

  • Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting DHS Cybersecurity operations
  • AWS Cloud experience; AWS certification (or in progress)
  • Experience designing or deploying Zero Trust security controls
  • Background in network operations or secure communications engineering
Posted Salary RangeUSD $165,000.00 - USD $185,000.00 /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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