Cyber Security Engineer

Trinity Global Consulting
  • Springfield, VA
  • Quick Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description

Duties May Include:

  • Apply RMF processes to support system Assessment & Authorization (A&A), including control selection, implementation, assessment, and continuous monitoring
  • Develop, review, and maintain security documentation such as SSPs, POA&Ms, SARs, and ATO artifacts in tools such as XACTA or eMASS
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and compliance scans (e.g., ACAS) and track remediation of findings and IAVM requirements
  • Implement and validate security controls aligned with NIST 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and related DoD guidance
  • Support system hardening, patching, and configuration management in compliance with STIGs for Linux, Windows, and network devices
  • Monitor systems for security events and support incident response and risk mitigation activities
  • Assess security impacts of system changes and support configuration control boards (CCBs)
  • Collaborate with system engineers, administrators, and DevSecOps teams to integrate security throughout the system lifecycle
  • Provide cybersecurity risk input to program leadership, Authorizing Officials (AOs), and stakeholders

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience (or equivalent experience)
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CISSP)
  • Experience with RMF, A&A, POA&M, and ATO documentation (XACTA/eMASS)
  • Hands-on vulnerability scanning and compliance tracking (ACAS, IAVM)
  • Experience securing Linux and Windows systems, STIGs, patching, and system hardening
  • Knowledge of NIST 800-series publications and incident response processes
  • Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills
  • US Citizenship required
  • Active or current (within two years of active) Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Desired Qualifications:

  • Scripting or development experience (Python, Java, React)
  • DevSecOps tools and pipeline experience
  • Experience with Linux (Red Hat/CentOS), databases, web apps, or big data platforms
  • Familiarity with Agile environments and tools (Jira, Confluence)
  • Experience with NIST SP 800-171 and System Security Engineering (SSE)

Benefits

At Trinity Global Consulting (TGC), we value our employees and provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Coverage for eligible employees and family through CareFirst and VSP.
  • Paid Time OffPTO granted in accordance with contract requirements.
  • Paid Holidays11 federal holidays observed annually.
  • Disability & Life Insurance – Short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D coverage included.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Competitive plan managed through Ameritas.
  • Professional Training – Formal training provided as required, with additional learning opportunities based on role.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSpringfield, VA

Skills

  • Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Atlassian JIRAunmatched
  • Big Dataunmatched
  • CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professionalunmatched
  • CentOSunmatched
  • Change Controlunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • CompTIA Security+unmatched
  • Computer Securityunmatched
  • Configuration Managementunmatched
  • DoD Directive 8140unmatched
  • DoD Directive 8570unmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • IAT - Information Assurance Technicalunmatched
  • Incident Responseunmatched
  • Internet Applicationunmatched
  • Internet Securityunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Linux Operating Systemunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Microsoft Windows Operating Systemunmatched
  • Publicationsunmatched
  • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
  • React.jsunmatched
  • Red Hat Linux Operating Systemunmatched
  • Riskunmatched
  • Risk Managementunmatched
  • Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
  • Security Analysisunmatched
  • Security Attacksunmatched
  • Security Monitoringunmatched
  • Software Patchesunmatched
  • System Lifecycleunmatched
  • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Systems Analysisunmatched
  • Systems Engineeringunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)unmatched
  • United States Citizenunmatched
  • United States Department of Defense (DoD)unmatched

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