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Cybersecurity Engineer

Diligent Consulting

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Job Title: Security Engineer (Contingent Upon Award)
Hiring Company: Diligent Consulting Inc.
Client: Government Publishing Office (GPO)
Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid/On-site)
Remote: Must reside within commuting distance of GPO HQ in Washington, D.C. for required monthly and ad hoc in-person meetings
Clearance: Public Trust or ability to obtain (higher clearance may be required)
Estimated Period of Performance: September 1, 2025 - September 30, 2029
Overview:

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Diligent Consulting Inc. is seeking a skilled Security Engineer to support the Government Publishing Office (GPO) under the SecDevOps Program, a federal cybersecurity modernization effort. This program enhances GPO's enterprise security posture through the implementation of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), secure DevOps practices, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

As a Security Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing and managing key security technologies and controls aligned with both Zero Trust enforcement and Risk Management Framework (RMF) objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, and Zscaler.
  • Implement and enforce Conditional Access policies to support identity- and device-based trust enforcement.
  • Design and manage technical security control implementations that support RMF compliance.
  • Document control implementations and test results for audits, assessments, and compliance tracking.
  • Collaborate with other security engineers, compliance analysts, and system administrators to ensure integrated, mission-aligned solutions.
  • Support incident response teams with security tool insights and enhancements when needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Education:
    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
  • Experience:
    • 10 years of related technical experience in cybersecurity engineering, enterprise security architecture, or security operations.
  • Certifications (Preferred):
    • Microsoft SC-200, CompTIA Security+, or CISSP
  • Other Requirements:
    • U.S. Citizenship required.
    • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance (or higher, as required).
    • Reside within commuting distance of Washington, D.C. for required on-site activities.
Why Join Diligent?

Diligent Consulting Inc. is a veteran-owned, mission-focused IT and cybersecurity services provider. Supporting the GPO's SecDevOps initiative means helping modernize and protect federal digital infrastructure. You'll join a collaborative team of experts working to implement secure, cutting-edge solutions that enable government transparency and resilience.
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