Cybersecurity Engineer

Role - Cybersecurity Engineer
Location - HUNTSVILLE, AL (Onsite)
Clearance - Secret Clearance
Salary - $145-160K

Job Description -
Client is seeking a highly motivated and proficient Cybersecurity Engineer to onsite programs located on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. The daily tempo requires a strong understanding of security principles and how they apply to embedded software development.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The selected Cybersecurity Engineering candidate will be abreast of DevSecOps/Software assurance principles. We are looking for a candidate with expertise in Azure DevOps (ADO) and experience Implementing CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems.
Spencer Cole, LLC is looking for top talent to contribute world class engineering support to our customer base. We serve as mission partners. We want the brightest and the best to ensure we provide our customers with value, do a good job and con- tribute to a rewarding mission partnership.
Because we serve to meet the mission requirements of our customers, it is imperative we work enthusiastically within the organization and maintains a responsive and collaborative environment, inclusive of idea sharing, cross training and mentoring- as appropriate. The selected candidate must represent Spencer Cole's Corporate Responsibility Initiatives, Corporate Culture and Work Values. The selected candidate must be able to smoothly integrate within the customer environment and contribute to a positive corporate culture and work style in completion of work assignments while meeting customer expectations and requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field. Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in embedded systems development with a focus on cybersecurity engineering

Technical Expertise:
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO), and their application in embedded environments
• Hands-on experience with DevSecOps practices and secure software assurance methodologies
• Proven proficiency in Azure DevOps (ADO) for project tracking, build/release management, and pipeline automation
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement CI/CD pipelines tailored to embedded systems
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git or SVN

Certifications:
• CompTIa Security+ or CISSP
• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
• Certified Embedded Systems Engineer (CESE)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

BS degree in Engineering or related Technical field (IT, Cybersecurity, Systems, or Software Engineering preferred) and 5 years of experience or a Master's and 3 years of experience.
CLEARANCE: Candidate must have an Interim DoD Secret prior to start employment with the ability to obtain and maintain full DoDSecretClearance.US Citizenship required.
REQUIRED KSAs:
The candidate would ideally have the following:
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a DevSecOps role, with a strong focus on embedded software
• Expertise in Azure DevOps (ADO) and experience Implementing CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems.
• Proficient in Agile methodologies and practices.
• Strong understanding of security principles and how they apply to embedded software development.
• Experience with code analysis, vulnerability scanning, and security testing tools.
• Knowledge of common software vulnerabilities and the ability to mitigate them
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong understanding of Quality Assurance as it relates to the DevSecOps methodologies.
• Bonus would be RMF and cyber systems experience, specifically with MBSE tools.
• Strong written and oral communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct research into issues and products.
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language and visuals.
• Highly self-motivated and directed with a keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication across multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-tempo engineering environment requiring flexibility and adaptability