540

CybersecurityEngineer

$135–185k ~AI est. Patrick SFB, Florida, United States; Arlington, Virginia, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Cybersecurity Engineer at 540. Skills: Cybersecurity controls, Cloud infrastructure, RMF process, Vulnerability management. Support implementation of security controls. Maintain compliance with DoD security requirements”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Analytical skills; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. Citizens, Active DoW clearance, TS/SCI eligibility, Onsite support, Travel up to 25%

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, Experience working with cloud environments, Experience completing the RMF process, Experience creating and managing ATO packages, Familiarity with DoD security frameworks, Familiarity with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, Experience supporting vulnerability management, Experience supporting security assessments, Understanding of identity and access management, Familiarity with securing containerized environments, Familiarity with securing cloud-native applications, Experience with security tools, Experience implementing SAST, CompTIA Security+ certification required

Nice to Have

Experience supporting Google Cloud environments, Familiarity with cloud security concepts, Experience working with Linux-based systems, Experience with DevSecOps practices, Experience with CI/CD security integration, Experience supporting U. S. Federal Government programs, Experience supporting DoW environments, Experience supporting cybersecurity efforts within high-security environments, Experience supporting cybersecurity efforts within highly-regulated environments

What You'll Do.

Support implementation of security controls

Maintain compliance with DoD security requirements

Integrate security into system design

Support vulnerability management

Support remediation efforts

Monitor system security posture

Respond to security findings

Implement access management

Implement least privilege principles

Support development of security documentation

Support maintenance of security documentation

Participate in security assessments

Participate in audits

Participate in authorization activities

Support incident response activities

Support root cause analysis

Promote secure development practices

Promote secure operational practices

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with engineers; Work with architects; Work with security stakeholders; Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Communicate effectively

Process & Methodology

RMF, ATO packages

Full Job Description

540 is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support our partnership with Google and the Department of War in advancing mission-critical capabilities for a global data processing platform. This platform leverages Machine Learning, modern cloud and containerized technologies to ingest, process, and analyze high-volume, time-series data. In this role, you will support the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity controls across a complex cloud and platform environment. You will work closely with engineers, architects, and security stakeholders to ensure systems are secure, compliant, and resilient within highly regulated, high-impact environments. Location: Patrick SFB, FL or Arlington, VA. Candidates should be local to either location. Onsite support may be required based on mission and customer needs. Travel up to 25% Citizenship & Clearance Requirement: Per client requirements, candidates must be U. S. Citizens with an active DoW clearance with TS/SCI eligibility Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (preferred) 540 Internal Thrive Level: Security Specialist III WHY 540? 540 is a forward-thinking company that the government turns to in order to #getshitdone. We don’t just talk about innovation – we deliver it. We break down barriers, build impactful technology, and solve mission-critical problems. HOW YOU’LL DRIVE IMPACT Support implementation of security controls across cloud infrastructure, platforms, and applications Assist in maintaining compliance with DoD security requirements and frameworks (RMF, NIST 800-53) Collaborate with engineers and architects to integrate security into system design and development Support vulnerability management, scanning, and remediation efforts Assist in monitoring system security posture and responding to security findings Help implement identity, access management, and least privilege principles Support development and maintenance of security documentation, including

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