Cyber Security Engineer; Vulnerability Assessment

Cyber Security Engineer (Vulnerability Assessment)

We are currently seeking a Sr. Cyber Systems Engineer (Vulnerability Assessment) to become part of the Department of State (DOS) Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) program.

Location: Rosslyn, VA;
This position requires 5-days per week on-site.

The DSCM program encompasses cyber security, data analytics, engineering, technical, managerial, operational, logistical and administrative support to aid and advise DOS Cyber & Technology Security (CTS) Directorate. This includes protecting a global cyber infrastructure comprising networks, systems, information, and mobile devices all while identifying and responding to cyber risks and threats. Those supporting the DSCM program strive to leverage their expert knowledge and propose creative solutions to real-world cybersecurity challenges.

• Support the Cyber Security Solutions team within the Emerging Technologies Division.
• Perform Federal cyber community outreach to further Directorate cybersecurity mandates.
• Provide guidance to systems owners for compliance with cyber configuration standards and policies.
• Provide emerging technology analysis and trend reporting to CTS designated recipients.
• Provide Cloud, wireless, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and mobile security expertise, device assessment, vulnerability analysis, and risk mitigation services.
• Provide knowledge of Cloud environments and application of Cyber Security baselines.
• Research and formulate open-source software innovations integration in support of network modernization efforts using industry best practices for cost efficiency solutions.
• Facilitate the adoption of cyber and technological security solutions (AI enabled).
• Coordinate Enterprise-wide Common Control Documentation and provide technical expertise as needed to Department partners on proper implementation of NIST Common Controls.
• Provide technical responses and recommendations to Cyber Policy Support Requests.

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of 9 years of relevant experience required; 7 years with a Master's, 4 years with a PhD. An additional 4 years will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
• Demonstrate excellence in developing Federal emerging technology cyber challenges with multi-disciplinary assessment of areas such as Cloud, Al, and secure communications.
• Possess or be able to obtain one or more of the following certifications by hire date:
• CCNA-Security, CND, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP.
• Demonstrated experience in one, more or all of the following areas:
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in administering, maintaining, installing cloud services such as AWS, Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), Azure, across an enterprise network.
• Experience developing and managing virtualized IT systems across an enterprise network.
• Experience with application of cyber security controls for Artificial Intelligence.
• An active Secret security clearance.
• The ability to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance.

For any questions regarding this job announcement or the status of your application, please contact our Director of Recruiting, Mr. Brian Jennings, via email at

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Information Technology

IT Services and IT Consulting