Cyber Security Engineer

GovSG is seeking a successfully proven Cyber Security Engineer with an active DoD Top Secret clearance to support our onsite team in North Charleston, SC. This position provides senior‑level technical expertise for designing, integrating, sustaining, and enhancing networked systems that enable NIWC RDT&E mission operations. The selected engineer will contribute across all areas of Systems Cyber Security, Engineering, Testing & Evaluation (T&E), and/or Security Control Assessor (SCA) activities within established Certification & Accreditation (C&A) and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) frameworks.

The incumbent must bring demonstrated proficiency in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and preferably prior experience with Defense Information Assurance & Certification Accredidation Process (DIACAP). Strong knowledge of security policies & guidance documents to assist with the preparation and maintenance of process artifacts, traceability documents purposed for compliance with Authority to Operate (ATO)requirements for systems running in virtualized environments and enterprise platforms, including VMware vSphere and Hyper-V, Windows and Linux operating systems, directory and network services, and supporting infrastructure components.

Core responsibilities include maintaining accurate technical documentation, system diagrams, and configuration records in controlled repositories, as well as supporting system modifications through established operational and change‑management procedures.

This position is full-time on-site in Charleston, SC.

Responsibilities

This position provides technical direction to junior engineers and operations staff, coordinates closely with cybersecurity personnel on secure system implementation and compliance and supports technical planning and engineering decision-making. Through hands-on engineering expertise and proactive system analysis, the Lead Cybersecurity Engineer ensures RDT&E environments remain stable, secure, interoperable, and capable of supporting evolving research and test activities.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

GovSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know your Rights: If you would like more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov/poster.

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