Cybersecurity Engineer
Govcio
Fort Meade, MD · Posted January 13, 2026
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About the job
GovCIO is currently hiring for a Cybersecurity Engineer to embed security-by-design into system architecture. This position will be located in Fort Meade, MD and will be an onsite position.
Responsibilities
The Cybersecurity Engineer embeds security-by-design principles into system architecture, cloud infrastructure, software configuration, and data handling approaches developed during IOC. This role addresses access controls, data protection, segmentation, and preparatory RMF considerations to reduce authorization risk during follow-on implementation. Early cybersecurity involvement ensures autonomous pentesting capabilities are deployed responsibly and align with DoD cybersecurity requirements as the capability transitions into IOC execution.
Define cybersecurity controls and secure configuration requirements
Support RMF and authorization planning activities
Ensure secure handling of autonomous assessment data
Qualifications
High School with 10+ years (or commensurate experience)
Required Skills and Experience
Clearance Required: TS/SCI CI Poly
10 yrs experience with DoD cybersecurity frameworks and RMF
Background in cloud and data security
Experience conducting penetration testing, risk assessments, and vulnerability scans
DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II (Sec+CE, SSCP, CND, CCNA Security, etc)
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Posted Salary Range
USD $193,000.00 - USD $213,000.00 /Yr.
The Cybersecurity Engineer embeds security-by-design principles into system architecture, cloud infrastructure, software configuration, and data handling approaches developed during IOC. This role addresses access controls, data protection, segmentation, and preparatory RMF considerations to reduce authorization risk during follow-on implementation. Early cybersecurity involvement ensures autonomous pentesting capabilities are deployed responsibly and align with DoD cybersecurity requirements as the capability transitions into IOC execution.
Define cybersecurity controls and secure configuration requirements
Support RMF and authorization planning activities
Ensure secure handling of autonomous assessment data
High School with 10+ years (or commensurate experience)
Required Skills and Experience
Clearance Required: TS/SCI CI Poly
10 yrs experience with DoD cybersecurity frameworks and RMF
Background in cloud and data security
Experience conducting penetration testing, risk assessments, and vulnerability scans
DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II (Sec+CE, SSCP, CND, CCNA Security, etc)
#NSS
#DL
#TM