Cybersecurity Engineer

Job ID: 2612629

Location: Remote Work, AL, US

Date Posted: 2026-05-15

Category: Cyber

Subcategory: Cyber Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_REMOTE

Description

Cybersecurity Engineer – PQC & Enterprise Security Integration Support

Enterprise Systems Engineering & Security Integration

Provide enterprise cybersecurity systems engineering, integration, and modernization support for HHS cybersecurity initiatives related to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), Zero Trust (ZT), and enterprise security interoperability.

• Support analysis, coordination, and integration of cybersecurity technologies, systems, and enterprise security architectures across HHS environments
• Assess interoperability, dependencies, and integration considerations between cybersecurity tools, cryptographic technologies, governance processes, and enterprise systems
• Support implementation planning and coordination for cybersecurity modernization initiatives involving PQC readiness, cryptographic agility, and Zero Trust alignment
• Assist in evaluating system configurations, security architecture alignment, and technical dependencies across enterprise environments
• Collaborate with technical and program stakeholders to support secure, scalable, and interoperable cybersecurity modernization efforts

• Support enterprise cybersecurity engineering activities across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments, as applicable

  
  

Enterprise Cryptographic Assessment & Interoperability Analysis

Support enterprise cryptographic discovery, dependency analysis, and interoperability assessment activities associated with cybersecurity modernization and PQC readiness initiatives.

• Support discovery and inventory activities related to cryptographic assets across enterprise environments
• Assess and review data related to cryptographic dependencies across enterprise systems, applications, and network environments to identify vulnerable cryptographic implementations and technologies impacted by PQC migration requirements
• Assist in identifying legacy systems, applications, and technologies that may not support PQC algorithms or cryptographic agility principles
• Support interoperability assessments and dependency analysis related to enterprise cryptographic modernization initiatives
• Assist with the evaluation of operational impacts, integration dependencies, and transition considerations associated with PQC modernization efforts

PQC Migration Planning & Engineering Support

Support planning, coordination, and technical integration activities associated with Post-Quantum Cryptography modernization initiatives.

• Support the development of migration strategies and implementation roadmaps for transitioning enterprise cybersecurity environments toward PQC-capable solutions
• Assist with implementation planning for TLS 1.3 adoption and other modern cryptographic protocols
• Support evaluation of vendor documentation, product roadmaps, and PQC readiness statements for enterprise technologies and security platforms
• Assist with architecture reviews to support future-state cybersecurity environments, incorporating cryptographic agility principles
• Assist with the development of technical standards, implementation guidance, and engineering baselines supporting PQC migration and modernization activities
• Support evaluation of emerging cybersecurity technologies, standards, and modernization approaches related to PQC implementation considerations

Testing, Validation & Technical Assessment

Support testing, validation, and technical assessment activities associated with cybersecurity modernization and PQC readiness initiatives.

• Assist with the development of testing procedures, interoperability assessments, and validation criteria for PQC-capable technologies and modernization initiatives
• Support review of test results, operational impacts, compatibility considerations, technical risks, and recommended remediation approaches
• Support pilot implementations, proof-of-concept activities, and technical coordination efforts related to PQC migration and cybersecurity modernization planning
• Support risk identification, impact assessments, and technical analysis associated with enterprise cybersecurity modernization efforts

Cybersecurity Modernization & Security Integration Support

Provide engineering and integration support for enterprise cybersecurity modernization and implementation coordination activities.

• Provide engineering and integration support for the secure implementation of enterprise cybersecurity technologies and modernization initiatives
• Assist with risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and interoperability evaluations related to cryptographic modernization and cybersecurity integration efforts
• Support alignment between cybersecurity modernization activities, Zero Trust strategies, and enterprise governance requirements
• Coordinate with cybersecurity teams, system owners, architects, engineers, governance stakeholders, and external partners to support modernization and integration activities
• Support technical meetings, engineering reviews, working groups, and coordination efforts across enterprise cybersecurity initiatives

Documentation, Reporting & Stakeholder Coordination

Support operational visibility, technical documentation, reporting, and stakeholder coordination activities across cybersecurity modernization initiatives.

• Assist with the development and maintenance of technical documentation, implementation procedures, engineering diagrams, architecture artifacts, and operational guidance
• Support preparation of reports, technical summaries, status updates, technical briefings, leadership presentations, and decision support materials
• Document identified risks, issues, dependencies, implementation considerations, and recommendations associated with PQC migration and cybersecurity modernization activities
• Support the development of inventory reports, migration-related documentation, dashboards, trackers, and reporting artifacts required for federal reporting and compliance activities
• Communicate technical concepts, modernization impacts, and interoperability considerations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts supporting enterprise cybersecurity modernization, systems integration, and governance alignment

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline and 5+ years is required.
• Prefer 8+ years of experience supporting federal cybersecurity, enterprise systems engineering, systems integration, or cybersecurity modernization initiatives
• At least one professional certification such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CAP, TOGAF, SABSA, or ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor
• Experience supporting enterprise cybersecurity architectures, interoperability efforts, or large-scale modernization programs within a federal environment
• Familiarity with Zero Trust principles, cybersecurity governance frameworks, and federal security requirements
• Knowledge of NIST cybersecurity frameworks, FISMA, and enterprise cybersecurity best practices
• Experience supporting enterprise cybersecurity governance, architecture coordination, or technical integration across complex federal environments
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to coordinate across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting HHS, OIS, or similar federal cybersecurity organizations
• Familiarity with Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) concepts, NSM-10, OMB M-23-02, Zero Trust Architecture, emerging standards, and implementation considerations
• Experience supporting Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) integration or interoperability initiatives
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture, cloud security, or cybersecurity modernization programs
• Experience developing technical documentation, architecture diagrams, dashboards, or implementation tracking artifacts
• Experience conducting cryptographic inventories or supporting Automated Cryptographic Discovery and Inventory (ACDI) tools
• Experience supporting testing and implementation of TLS 1.3 or cryptographic agility initiatives
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform, ServiceNow, SharePoint, or enterprise reporting and collaboration tools

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.