Cyber Implementation Engineer (Secret Clearance)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cyber Implementation Engineer to support a critical DoD program in Hazelwood, St. Louis, Missouri. The customer is seeking engineers to play a critical role in the application migration and delivery of Security Services projects for a Digital Modernization project.

Clearance: Secret required, Top Secret preferred

Location: Hazelwood, St. Louis, MO (100% onsite)

This job opens for applications on 3/26/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

Responsibilities of the Cyber Engineer:

· Support the collection and definition of security requirements for applications being migrated.

· Help design security architectures that support the needs of migrated applications.

· Produce security models, diagrams, and documentation to represent controls and data flows.

· Ensure all security designs adhere to cloud security best practices and internal standards.

· Configure and deploy security components and controls within the migrated environment.

· Implement core security safeguards, including access management, encryption, and secure communication protocols.

· Create scripts and automation to streamline security operations and processes.

· Plan and perform security testing activities, such as vulnerability scans and penetration tests.

· Conduct reviews of cloud service configurations to verify adherence to security standards.

· Deploy and manage cloud-based security tools and technologies.

· Assist in validating that migrated applications comply with relevant regulatory requirements.

· Perform security assessments aligned with applicable frameworks and standards.

· Prepare and maintain compliance documentation for audits.

· Deploy and configure security monitoring and detection solutions.

· Develop and maintain log collection, analysis, and retention mechanisms.

· Build alerts, dashboards, and reporting for key security events and metrics.

· Assist with defining and refining security-focused user stories for the Agile team.

Qualifications of the Cyber Engineer:

• Bachelors degree in related discipline and 3+ years of related experience
• Active Secret, Top Secret clearance preferred
• 2+ years of hands-on experience working with Azure or other cloud native technologies.
• 3+ years experience administering and engineering cyber security tooling (Splunk SIEM, MS Defender, Sentinel, CarbonBlack, Nessus, ACAS, TCP/IP, etc.)
• Experience implementing NIST/Fedramp/FISMA standards
• Experience managing access control lists and endpoint devices
• Experience working in Agile teams
• Familiar with DevOps, CI/CD, cloud architecture (Azure)

Compensation for the Cyber Engineer:

• Total compensation based on experience level - $130,000-$180,000+ **based on degree and total years of experience**
• Full Benefits: PTO/Holidays, Cigna Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with ADP
• Certification reimbursement
• Contract stability and mobility through Zachary Piper Solutions

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