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Cybersecurity Engineer

Govcio · Fort Meade, Maryland

TS/SCI clearance required · polygraph named

Posted 2026-01-13 · Verified live 2026-10-27

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About this role

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Cybersecurity Engineer

to embed security-by-design into system architecture. This position will be located in Fort Meade, MD

and will be an onsite

position.

Responsibilities

The Cybersecurity Engineer embeds security-by-design principles into system architecture, cloud infrastructure, software configuration, and data handling approaches developed during IOC. This role addresses access controls, data protection, segmentation, and preparatory RMF considerations to reduce authorization risk during follow-on implementation. Early cybersecurity involvement ensures autonomous pentesting capabilities are deployed responsibly and align with DoD cybersecurity requirements as the capability transitions into IOC execution.

Define cybersecurity controls and secure configuration requirements

Support RMF and authorization planning activities

Ensure secure handling of autonomous assessment data

Qualifications

High School with 10+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

Clearance Required: TS/SCI CI Poly

10 yrs experience with DoD cybersecurity frameworks and RMF

Background in cloud and data security

Experience conducting penetration testing, risk assessments, and vulnerability scans

DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II (Sec+CE, SSCP, CND, CCNA Security, etc)

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Posted Salary Range

USD $193,000.00 - USD $213,000.00 /Yr.

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