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DOW - Cyber Security Engineer
cFocus Software IncorporatedUnited States - Remote, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Jan 2026
About the role
cFocus Software seeks a Cyber Security Engineer to join our program supporting the Department of Defense (DoD). This position is remote. This position requires the ability a Public Trust clearance.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience supporting cybersecurity for enterprise IT systems.
- Demonstrated experience with DoD RMF processes and ATO maintenance.
- Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
- Experience supporting vulnerability management, STIG compliance, and continuous monitoring.
- Familiarity with Agile and DevSecOps development environments.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 (or higher) background investigation
- Support and maintain the DSAID Authority to Operate (ATO) through RMF lifecycle activities.
- Implement, assess, and document NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-171 security controls.
- Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
- Conduct vulnerability scanning, security control assessments, and continuous monitoring activities.
- Support remediation of vulnerabilities identified through ACAS, STIGs, and security scans.
- Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies, Privacy Act requirements, and data protection standards.
- Coordinate with system owners, developers, DBAs, and operations staff to integrate security into system design and changes.
- Support security impact analyses for system enhancements, configuration changes, and vendor updates.
- Assist with incident response, cybersecurity reporting, and audit support.
- Support DevSecOps activities by embedding security practices into Agile development workflows.
- Ensure compliance with Section 508 requirements where applicable to system interfaces.
- Participate in technical reviews, security working groups, and Government meetings.
- Support transition-in, knowledge transfer, and sustainment activities.
- Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation and standard operating procedures
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