Cybersecurity Policy Engineer

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Sentar is seeking a remote Cybersecurity Policy Engineer!

Role Description:

This position provides cybersecurity engineering and policy support to the Program Executive Office, Medical Systems / Chief Information Officer (PEO MS/CIO), J-6. The Cybersecurity Engineer II ensures compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and Defense Health Agency (DHA) cybersecurity governance, Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements, and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) standards. The role includes development, review, and coordination of cybersecurity policies, technical guidance documents, and enterprise governance artifacts to support secure system operations and cybersecurity decision-making.

• Review and process PEO MS/CIO (J-6) cybersecurity taskers and documentation, ensuring correct routing, tracking, and compliance with governance standards.
• Develop, review, and update cybersecurity policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Procedures Instructions (PIs), and Directives-Type Memorandums (DTMs) in alignment with DoD, DHA, and NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 security control requirements.
• Monitor and assess changes in federal law, DoD directives, and cybersecurity publications for applicability to DHA systems and policy structures.
• Support RMF and A&A processes by drafting and maintaining documentation, including system security categorizations, cybersecurity impact analyses, and A&A weekly reports.
• Assist with identification, documentation, and monitoring of security controls and compliance gaps in coordination with Information Systems Security Managers (ISSMs) and system owners.
• Conduct policy and governance reviews of enterprise cybersecurity processes to ensure alignment with DoD Instruction 8510.01 (RMF for DoD IT) and DHA guidance.
• Create and update cybersecurity-related Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Ask-An-Expert (AAE) knowledge base entries, and technical user guidance.
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings, meeting minutes, risk summaries, and policy status updates to government stakeholders.
• Assist with Enterprise Task Management System (ETIMS) taskings related to DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) initiatives, artificial intelligence governance, and software policy modernization.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers, ISSMs, and policy leads to ensure correct application of security controls and governance processes across systems and policy documents.

Qualifications:

Clearance Level: Secret

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics with a computer science concentration, or related discipline.

Certification: IAT II or higher

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of experience in policy analysis, cybersecurity governance, RMF, or DoD/DHA policy support and min 6 total years of experience

Technical Knowledge:

• Understanding of RMF lifecycle, A&A documentation, and NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 controls.
• Familiarity with security documentation systems such as Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS), ETIMS, or similar tracking tools.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity policy development, governance processes, and compliance validation.

Skills:

• Strong technical writing and documentation skills for cybersecurity policy and system governance artifacts.
• Ability to analyze policy impact on systems, programs, and cybersecurity compliance.
• Experience coordinating with stakeholders to implement cybersecurity process improvements.

Benefits at Sentar:

Our unique ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.

• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
• Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
• Generous 401(k) match
• Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
• Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty
• Mental health awareness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development reimbursement
• Recognition and Awards programs

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