Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Northstrat is looking for a proactive Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to develop and implement security solutions, ensuring that our organization’s and program's IT systems and data are secure. The role involves managing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) as an ISSE and SA, conducting security assessments, performing continuous monitoring, and responding to incidents. The candidate should also have a strong technical background in security and system administration to support development lifecycles, maintenance, and deployment of systems

Key Responsibilities:

Implement and maintain the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to ensure compliance with government and industry cybersecurity standards (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-37, ISO 27001, CMMC) across multiple packages simultaneously Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and provide recommendations for corrective actions to internal and external stakeholders Develop and manage System Security Plans (SSP), Security Compliance and Traceability Matrices (SCTMs), policies, and procedures for multiple RMF packages Ensure continuous monitoring (ConMon) is maintained within packages Collaborate with IT and other departments to maintain secure baselines and implement cybersecurity policies Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents, investigating and providing detailed reports Maintain and update security tools, configurations, and systems to align with industry best practices Intermittent travel will be required to support deployment, maintenance, and test events with various stakeholders

Requirements

• Must have an active DoD Top Secret - Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS-SCI) Clearance
• IAT Level II+ certification such as CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Must have at least 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles
• Strong knowledge of RMF, NIST standards, and cybersecurity frameworks
• Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows systems
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools and security monitoring systems
• Strong knowledge of networking
• Strong knowledge of containers/Kubernetes
• Strong knowledge of PKI Strong knowledge of cloud architecture models
• Strong knowledge of SIEMs

Preferred Skills:

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, with a focus on cybersecurity best practices
• Ability to present technical material to non-technical roles in a digestable format
• Ability to balance multiple distinct RMF packages and maintain clear communication between them w/ stakeholders

Benefits

Work/Life Balance

Northstrat values true work life balance. We offer power of choice benefits designed to best meet the needs of you and your lifestyle. Our benefits programs are designed to support and encourage wellness, healthy living, retirement investment, and lifetime learning.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. We also offer competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities. Please refer to our Benefits section for additional details.  

Flex Time

Northstrat does not mandate specific working hours. Although project requirements may dictate schedules, a Northstrat employee is only required to work an average of 8 hours per weekday over the course of a month. For example: John worked 12 hours on June 1st to meet a project deadline. On June 15th, John only worked 4 hours because he left early for a long weekend. John’s IBA was not debited for time off because flex time allowed him to carry over those 4 hours from June 1st.

Individual Benefits Account (IBA)

To attract and retain the highest quality staff, Northstrat provides a unique and versatile benefits package, the Individual Benefit Account (IBA), which places the power of choice in the hands of our greatest asset – the employee.

The purpose of the IBA is to provide attractive benefits to all full-time employees of Northstrat on a flexible basis that enables each covered employee to select a package that best suits his or her needs. Whether those needs are paid time off, medical expenses, prescription drug expenses, cash disbursement, or a combination of an