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Cybersecurity Engineer

Nortex Cyber Solutions Fort George G Meade, MD

Fort George G Meade, MD

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Full time Cybersecurity Tools Engineer Government Security Standards

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Job Description

Nortex Cyber Solutions supports mission-critical information systems with security authorization, assessment, and continuous monitoring. This onsite role in Fort George G Meade, MD helps teams keep systems compliant with established governance while partnering with cybersecurity and engineering stakeholders to implement and validate security controls.

Responsibilities

Support the full Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle for information systems seeking or maintaining authorization.
Develop, review, maintain, and update system security authorization packages and supporting bodies of evidence.
Apply and interpret security controls and requirements in line with NIST SP 800-53 and DoD Instruction 8510.01 (RMF for DoD IT).
Use security package management and governance tools such as eMASS and Xacta to develop, maintain, track, and manage authorization documentation.
Scope and conduct assessments of systems undergoing accreditation/authorization or maintaining existing authorization.
Support preparation, coordination, and approval of Interim Authorizations to Test (IATTs) for systems requiring testing prior to full authorization.
Evaluate system configurations against DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and other security configuration standards.
Conduct and analyze vulnerability assessments using ACAS/SecurityCenter and Nessus.
Review vulnerability scan results, determine applicability and risk, track remediation, and support Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) as applicable.
Collaborate with system engineers, developers, and other stakeholders to implement and validate security controls.
Support automated solutions for continuous monitoring of security controls, vulnerabilities, configurations, and other requirements.
Identify automation opportunities to improve RMF, evidence collection, assessment, and continuous monitoring processes.
Appropriately leverage AI-enabled tools when beneficial, while maintaining sufficient cybersecurity and RMF expertise to understand, validate, and take responsibility for outcomes.
Maintain organized, accurate, and traceable documentation linking security requirements, controls, assessment results, findings, remediation activities, and supporting evidence.
Participate in Agile environments and work effectively within SAFe Agile processes.
Communicate security risks, findings, and requirements clearly to cybersecurity and engineering stakeholders.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph required at time of hire.
Ability to access required classified environments and security packages within NSA systems.
Strong working knowledge of the DoD RMF and the complete authorization lifecycle.
Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 security and privacy controls and DoDI 8510.01.
Experience developing, reviewing, and maintaining RMF authorization packages and supporting bodies of evidence.
Hands-on experience with eMASS and/or Xacta.
Strong understanding of DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, system hardening, and security configuration requirements.
Experience using ACAS/SecurityCenter and Nessus for vulnerability scanning, analysis, and remediation support.
Experience scoping and conducting security assessments for systems undergoing or maintaining authorization.
Knowledge of the IATT process and experience supporting systems requiring authorization for testing.
Understanding of continuous monitoring requirements and approaches for validating security controls through the system lifecycle.
Ability to work with technical teams to develop or implement automation supporting cybersecurity and continuous monitoring activities.
Familiarity with SAFe Agile or similar Agile development environments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional attention to detail, organization, documentation, and configuration management.
Ability to maintain clear traceability across security requirements, implementation details, assessment procedures, findings, and supporting evidence.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting NSA, DoD, or Intelligence Community information systems.
Experience working directly with system owners, ISSMs, ISSOs, security control assessors, and Authorizing Official representatives.
Experience with continuous monitoring and automated security control validation.
Experience integrating security activities into CI/CD or DevSecOps environments.
Experience developing scripts, workflows, or automation to improve security assessment, evidence collection, vulnerability management, or compliance processes.
Familiarity with AI-assisted cybersecurity or compliance workflows, with the technical expertise necessary to independently verify AI-generated outputs.
Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CAP/CGRC, CASP+/SecurityX, or equivalent.

Benefits

100% Company-paid medical insurance for employees
100% Company-paid dental and vision insurance
Competitive salary
Generous 401k employer contribution with no required personal contribution and immediate vesting
Generous PTO and parental leave
Flexible work hours

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
10+ years of relevant cybersecurity, information assurance, RMF, or systems security engineering experience.
Equivalent combinations of education, certifications, and directly relevant experience may be considered.

Location & Clearance

Location: Fort Meade, MD (onsite)
Clearance required for start: Yes
Clearance type: Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph

Physical Requirements

Ability to remain seated and work at a computer for extended periods.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively in person and through virtual collaboration tools.

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