Cybersecurity Engineer

Sentar is proud to be an employee-owned company, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and innovation. Sentar is dedicated to developing the critical talent that the connected world demands to create solutions to address the convergence of cybersecurity, intelligence, analytics, and systems engineering. We invite you to join the team where you can build, innovate, and secure your career.

Sentar is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support the DLA Cybersecurity Web/App Vulnerability Management Support Services program. This is a fully remote position and contingent on co ntract award.

Role Description:

• Sentar is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer (CE) to support our DLA Cybersecurity Web/App Vulnerability Management Support Services contract.
• The CE provides advanced cybersecurity (CS) engineering support for the Cybersecurity Web/Application Vulnerability Management Branch supporting DLA's J6 Information Operations (IO) Directorate.
• The CE supports the assessment, analysis, and remediation of CS vulnerabilities across DLA enterprise IT, Cloud, and Operational Technology (OT) environments.
• The CE performs CS engineering and vulnerability analysis activities to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of DLA information systems (IS).
• The role focuses on evaluating system architectures, identifying security weaknesses, conducting CS assessments, and recommending risk-based mitigation strategies to improve the overall CS posture of DLA systems.
• The CE supports the evaluation of CS compliance with federal and DoD policies and provides technical expertise in system design, security engineering, vulnerability analysis, and CS architecture reviews.
• The CE works closely with Program Managers (PMs), Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), system administrators (SA), network engineers (NE), and Authorizing Officials (AOs) to ensure CS controls are properly implemented and maintained throughout the system lifecycle.
• Key responsibilities include CS engineering and system security design.
• Provide CS engineering support for the planning, design, development, testing, and integration of DLA information systems.
• Analyze system architectures and infrastructure to identify CS risks and recommend improvements to system security design.
• Integrate CS engineering principles into enterprise IT, cloud environments, and OT systems.
• Support secure system architecture development and CS engineering documentation.
• Conduct vulnerability assessment and risk analysis.
• Conduct CS vulnerability assessments across DLA IT, Cloud, and OT environments.
• Evaluate system configurations and architectures to identify potential vulnerabilities and security weaknesses.
• Perform risk assessments to determine the likelihood and impact of identified CS threats.
• Develop mitigation strategies and technical recommendations to reduce system risk and improve CS posture.
• Provide information assurance engineering support.
• Perform analysis of existing and emerging information systems to evaluate compliance with DoD and federal CS policies.
• Conduct CS assessments and security test and evaluation activities to validate compliance with CS standards.
• Support CS engineering reviews for both classified and unclassified information systems.
• Provide technical analysis of proposed CS policies and assess their impact on system architectures and security operations.
• Conduct CS compliance and security control validation.
• Evaluate compliance of DLA systems with CS policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify areas of non-compliance and recommend remediation actions.
• Support implementation of security controls aligned with enterprise CS architecture.
• Assist with development and maintenance of CS standards, guides, and implementation documentation.
• Provide CS documentation and reporting.
• Develop CS engineering documentation including risk assessment reports, architecture assessments, and security engineering analyses.
• Produce implementation documentation and technical reports supporting CS engineering efforts.
• Document vulnerability findings and recommended mitigation strategies.
• Provide status updates and technical reports supporting project activities and CS operations.
• Perform OT security engineering.
• Evaluate CS risks associated with DLA OT environments including industrial control systems and facility-related control systems.
• Assess OT system architecture, network configurations, and system interfaces for potential vulnerabilities.
• Provide CS engineering recommendations for OT system protection and risk mitigation.

Qualifications:

Clearance Level: Secret

Certifications:

• DoD Approved Baseline Certification (DoD 8570/8140) Information Assurance Management (IAT) Level III such as ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), EC-Council Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C-CISO), or GIAC / SANS GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC).
• DoD 8570/8140 Information Assurance System Architecture and Engineering (IASAE) Level III such as the ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional - Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (CISSP-ISSAP). (must obtain IASAE Level III within 6 months of starting the contract).
• Computing Environment (CE) Certification: one or more of the following Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) or Expert (MCSE), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Azure Security Technologies, Amazon Certified Security, or other relevant computing environment certification.

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience:

• 10+ years of relevant information technology experience supporting cybersecurity or information assurance programs.
• 5+ years of Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity experience.
• Demonstrated experience performing cybersecurity engineering activities including system security design, vulnerability assessment, and risk analysis.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance assessments within large enterprise IT environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to cybersecurity engineering challenges.
• Experience working with enterprise IT infrastructure, network security, and cloud-based systems.
• Experience with STIG compliance cycles, vulnerability management, and POA&M governance.
• Strong technical writing skills producing RMF artifacts, policy/procedure documents, and audit-ready evidence packages.
• Strong facilitation skills for IPTs/WG sessions and cross-functional coordination.

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

If you are not ready to apply for this position, submit your resume here to join our talent community We'll keep you updated occasionally on new job opportunities.

Sentar is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities

Our culture is one of inclusivity and support. Sentar is proudly an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contractor Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities. Follow these links to learn more about your rights: EEO Is the Law Poster ; EEO Is Law Supplement ; and Pay Transparency .

We want you to build your career at Sentar, so if you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable workplace accommodation applying for a job or at any point in the employment process, contact the Recruiting Manager at recruiting@sentar.com . Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Thank you for considering Sentar in your employment search.

Build, Innovate, Secure Your Career at Sentar.