Cyber Security Project Engineer

Job Title: Cyber Security Project Engineer
Location: Herndon, VA
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Company: Quantum Science Solutions (QSS)
Rate: Open
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Position Overview
Quantum Science Solutions (QSS) is seeking a Cyber Security Project Engineer to support and enhance cloud security operations across multi-cloud environments. This role is responsible for executing security assessment, compliance, and continuous monitoring activities while providing project-level coordination and technical leadership.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in cloud security engineering, risk management frameworks, and project execution, with the ability to collaborate across teams, analyze security risks, and ensure compliance with established security standards.
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Key Responsibilities
• Support security assessment, compliance, change management, and continuous monitoring activities across multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud)
• Assess cloud security technologies for vulnerabilities and gaps, and recommend mitigation strategies
• Analyze security scan results and perform risk analysis on identified findings
• Review security documentation and evidence packages for completeness and accuracy
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to evaluate cloud architectures and security posture
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations on cloud security best practices
• Develop and maintain security metrics, dashboards, and performance indicators
• Facilitate technical exchange meetings (TEMs) with cloud service providers and stakeholders
• Analyze system alerts and document mitigation procedures for identified security weaknesses
• Support the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Provide project management support including planning, task tracking, milestone management, and coordination
• Prepare technical reports, status updates, and briefings for leadership
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Required Skills & Experience
• Demonstrated experience supporting cloud security operations across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or Oracle Cloud
• Strong understanding of security frameworks such as NIST RMF, NIST 800-53, and ICD 503
• Experience conducting security assessments and control evaluations
• Experience with continuous monitoring and vulnerability management processes
• Experience analyzing and remediating security findings from scan tools (e.g., Rapid7, Nessus, Qualys)
• Experience with Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes and documentation
• Experience managing Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms)
• Experience using compliance and tracking tools such as Xacta, Risk Vision, or RSA Archer
• Demonstrated experience supporting project management activities including planning, tracking, and reporting
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate across technical teams and stakeholders
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Desired Skills
• Experience facilitating technical discussions with cloud service providers
• Familiarity with cross-domain solutions or architectures
• Experience working with Security Control Assessors (SCAs) and preparing assessment artifacts
• Experience developing security metrics and dashboards
• Experience supporting cloud-based A&A processes
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Why Join QSS
You’re not just filling a role, you’re enabling secure, mission-critical capabilities. At QSS, we invest in innovation, value technical excellence, and empower our engineers to solve complex challenges that make a real impact.
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Employee Benefits
• Competitive Compensation & Incentives
• Premium Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match