Cybersecurity Engineer (Cleared)

Founded in 2003, IT Concepts’ core values – customer-centricity, teamwork, drive to deliver, innovation, and integrity – ensure we work together to be the best, realize objectives, and make a positive impact in our communities. We intentionally created and sustain our ITC culture that embraces change, experimentation, continuous learning, and improvement. We bring our design thinking problem-solving approach that challenges assumptions, prioritizes curiosity, and invites complexity to deliver innovative, efficient, and practical solutions. As we continue to grow in the support of our government customers, we are looking for driven and innovative individuals to join our team.

IT Concepts, Inc. (ITC) seeks an experienced Journeyman Cybersecurity Engineer to support a DOD SOCOM opportunity. ITC will provide the Government with program management and services related to emerging technology solutions, including Enterprise Architecture (EA) and data science, application development and management support, training, and enterprise ecosystem support.

Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and monitors security measures to protect computer systems, network software, and information to ensure reliable and uninterrupted availability.
• Monitors, detects, mitigates, and responds to cyber incidents. Performs operational Cybersecurity and infrastructure support.
• Implements and enforces cyber security policies and requirements are addressed.
• Conducts certification and testing following the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) policy.
• Identifies deficiencies and vulnerabilities and provides risk mitigation recommendations. Integrates projects with the current USSOCOM ICAM, PKI, ABAC, and RBAC capability.
• Automates security and testing processes, integrating security tools and practices into the development pipeline and fostering a shared responsibility for performance and security.
• Guide teams to break down silos and unify software development, deployment, security, and operations.

Location: On-site in Fayetteville, NC

Requirements

• Journeyman level: A Bachelor's Degree and 3 - 10 years of relevant experience

• Substitutions for education:

• Associate’s degree plus 4 years of work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
• 6 years of work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree

Preferred Skills:

• Expertise in real-time monitoring tools (e.g., SIEM systems) and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to identify, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity threats.
• Strong understanding of DoD-specific cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST 800-53, and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
• Experience with Zero Trust (ZT) architectures, automated unit, functional, integration, and security testing.
• Experience establishing and maintaining software factories that support the rapid development, testing, and deployment of software.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work with teams but is self-motivated to complete projects independently.
• Ability to work entirely on-site with minimal accommodation

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance

Benefits

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts who pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015) and two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC).

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner – Mid-Size Companies,