Lead Cybersecurity Engineer/Scientist w/

Salary: $87,000 - 127,000 per year Requirements: 15 years of Department of Defense engineering or cybersecurity experience, including managerial experience Experience implementing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) validation Experience conducting cybersecurity Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) testing Experience with eMASS Experience performing vulnerability assessments Enterprise network security experience Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts in federal environments, including the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, federal civilian agencies, or military organizations; experience on the same or a similar contract is highly desirable A bachelors degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related discipline U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance; the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance is preferred An IAM Level III certification is preferred, such as CISSP, CISM, CASP, GSLC, or CCISO Knowledge and capabilities in cybersecurity engineering, RMF implementation, risk assessment, vulnerability analysis, system security architecture, technical leadership, problem solving, and documentation development Responsibilities: Lead the technical execution of cybersecurity assessments and authorization activities Implement RMF controls across systems, enclaves, and sites Develop and maintain Security Assessment Plans and cybersecurity test procedures aligned with NIST and Department of Defense guidance Assess technical, operational, and management security controls, and conduct IV&V testing Perform vulnerability assessments using ACAS, HBSS, and related tools; analyze scan results and recommend remediation actions Prepare Security Assessment Reports, document findings and recommendations, reassess remediated controls, and update test results Lead RMF package development and support the preparation of SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, and related artifacts Review system security architecture, evaluate system and enclave boundaries, and conduct risk and residual-risk analyses Develop and support authorization packages in eMASS, validate RMF artifacts, and assist with validation readiness reviews Plan and execute IV&V test events, oversee STIG implementation, and develop cybersecurity test matrices and validation procedures Support cybersecurity test automation, including tool development, STIG assignment, and test planning Analyze ACAS data, prepare vulnerability reports, and support DHA cybersecurity toolsets, dashboards, and reporting metrics Provide technical guidance to cybersecurity analysts and engineers Support network, server, and application security testing, including encryption, authentication, and boundary security reviews Participate in technical review boards and working groups Support continuous monitoring, risk scoring, remediation tracking, and POA&M closure validation Brief government stakeholders and provide cybersecurity documentation and reporting deliverables Support cybersecurity assessments at CONUS and OCONUS sites Technologies: IAM Support Network Security SAP More: We are TekSynap, a growing high-tech company supporting federal government customers, and we are recruiting for a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer / Scientist to support the Defense Health Agency and NIWC Atlantic-managed cybersecurity efforts. The position is based in the North Charleston, South Carolina area, at a contractor facility within 15 miles of NIWC Atlantic; remote or telework arrangements may be approved. The role is primarily office-based, with core weekday hours and occasional extended hours during testing events. Travel is estimated at 10–20%, primarily within the continental United States with limited overseas travel. The work may involve physical activities such as standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds; reasonable accommodations may be available. This position supports a prospective government contract and is contingent on contract award and government approval; a Letter of Commitment may be required. We offer full-time employees health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), life insurance, short- and long-term disability plans, vacation time, and holidays. We maintain a drug-free workplace and may conduct drug screening as permitted by law. last updated 41 week of 2026