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Cybersecurity Engineer (Top Secret Cleared)

verigentFort Meade, MD

yesterday

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Information Security EngineersInformation Security AnalystsSecurity Management Specialists

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Computer Systems Design ServicesOther Scientific and Technical Consulting ServicesNational Security

$48.08 - $52.88 per hour

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Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer (Top Secret Cleared)
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Position Type: Full-time, Direct HireSalary Range: $100-110,000 (negotiable based on experience)
Summary: Verigent's client is looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer to lead their team in support of a cybersecurity program with their DoD customer.
Responsibilities:
  • Apply knowledge of DoD assessment resources and policies to support the development of DISA cybersecurity directives and strategies.
  • Maintain cybersecurity policy content on DISA’s SPO site and alternate platforms.
  • Develop and maintain standardized procedures for drafting and finalizing policy documents.
  • Use DISA and DoD tools to generate high-quality compliance reports.
  • Monitor compliance activities, report anomalies or trends, and document lessons learned.
  • Coordinate working groups to address stakeholder feedback and resolve input from comment matrices.
  • Track and complete assigned action items from meetings and working groups in collaboration with relevant organizations.
  • Manage repositories for cybersecurity policy, governance documents, and reference materials.
  • Draft, revise, and finalize up to 10 policy documents annually (each up to 50 pages), including manuals, directives, and CONOPS.
  • Prepare up to 20 presentations, briefs, and reports per year on cybersecurity and cyber defense policy.
  • Participate in weekly meetings to support cybersecurity governance, policy, and compliance initiatives.
  • Implement required policy and process updates issued by USCYBERCOM, DoD CIO, and DISA.
Qualifications:
  • Citizenship and Clearance: US Citizenship is required.
  • Must have and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred).
  • DoD 8570 IA Technical (IAT) Level III certification.
  • Eight (8) years overall in cybersecurity or a similar technical field
  • Three (3) years specifically working in cybersecurity policy development roles.
  • Experience drafting, reviewing, and interpreting security policies, procedures, standards, CONOPS, and governance documents
  • Proven ability to prepare and present technical documentation, strategic briefings, and governance materials for senior-level DoD boards
  • Proficient in applying knowledge management best practices using tools such as SharePoint, Confluence, or Wikis to enhance collaboration and information accessibility.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication for technical documentation and stakeholder engagement.

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Salary

$48.08 - $52.88 per hour

Experience level

Lead

Location

Fort Meade, MD

Occupation

Information Security Engineers

Industry

Computer Systems Design Services

Posted

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