Cybersecurity Engineer

The Cybersecurity Engineer will support a federal program by implementing and operation a Zero Trust security architecture to protect sensitive government systems and data. This role partners closely with senior cybersecurity engineers to implement secure data movement across domains, automate security controls, and develop tooling to identify and remediate vulnerabilities. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with cloud security, identity and access management, and automation in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities
• Support senior cybersecurity engineers in the implementation of Zero Trust security principles and architecture for federal systems
• Assist in designing and implementing secure cross-domain data movement in accordance with federal security policies
• Develop and maintain automation using custom Ansible playbooks, Linux shell scripts, and PL/SQL programs
• Create and enhance automated tooling to scan application code and dependencies for security vulnerabilities
• Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments supporting federal workloads
• Assist with Authorization to Operate (ATO) activities, including implementation of NIST security controls, documentation, and evidence collection
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events using SIEM and cloud-native security monitoring tools
• Support continuous security improvement efforts while complying with federal standards and best practices
Qualifications
• Security Clearance Requirements: US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity engineering efforts leveraging Zero Trust methods, identity and access management, and cloud security services
• Hands on experience with SIEM tools, OCI IAM, and OCI Security tooling in a cloud or hybrid environment
• Experience assisting with ATO compliance processes, including implementation and validation of security controls
• Practical experience with Linux scripting, Ansible, Terraform, and Oracle Database / PL/SQL
• Familiarity with Oracle APEX or similar low code tools for secure application or automation development
• Experience using OWASP ZAP, Dependency Check, Bandit, Semgrep, or similar vulnerability and static code analysis tools
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture, identity centric security models, and modern IAM practices.
• Understanding of federal cybersecurity compliance requirements, including ATO processes and security control implementation.
• Working knowledge of Oracle Database technologies and PL/SQL development.
• Skilled in using SIEM tools to monitor, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents.
• Proficiency with OCI IAM and OCI Security tooling, including policy configuration, access controls, and security monitoring.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using Linux shell scripting, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Ability to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities using dynamic and static analysis tools, including OWASP ZAP, Dependency Check, Bandit, and Semgrep.
• Ability to develop or support secure workflows using Oracle APEX or similar low code platforms.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical security risks and concepts to engineering, compliance, and stakeholder audiences.