DLH
health and national security
SeniorCyberSecurityEngineer
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“Senior Cyber Security Engineer at DLH. Skills: Cybersecurity, NIST RMF, Security Controls. Design cybersecurity controls. Implement cybersecurity controls”
What You'll Achieve.
protect NIA information systems; protect NIA data; protect NIA infrastructure; safeguarding systems
Industry & Context.
solve complex problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
technical expertise, familiarity with federal security frameworks, ability to collaborate with system owners, researchers, and IT teams
Nice to Have
proactive, detail-oriented, committed to continuous learning
What You'll Do.
Design cybersecurity controls
Implement cybersecurity controls
Maintain cybersecurity controls
Support ATO processes
Prepare security documentation
Maintain security documentation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborate with system owners; collaborate with researchers; collaborate with IT teams
Full Job Description
About Us DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 2,400 employees dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion,” DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions. Overview The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer serves as a technical leader within the National Institute on Aging (NIA) Information System Security Office (ISSO) by designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls that protect NIA information systems, data, and infrastructure. This role ensures compliance with federal cybersecurity standards while proactively identifying and mitigating risks across systems supporting scientific research and administrative operations. This senior-level role is critical to safeguarding systems that support cutting-edge aging research. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous learning in a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. The position requires strong technical expertise, familiarity with federal security frameworks, and the ability to collaborate with system owners, researchers, and IT teams. Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST RMF (Risk Management Framework) Support system Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes, including preparation and maintenance of security documentation (SSP, POA therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicat
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