Job Title: Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Job Description
The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer will play a crucial role in designing and implementing cybersecurity solutions for advanced Department of Defense systems and networks. This position focuses on Zero Trust Architecture, RMF requirements, security for embedded and edge devices, vulnerability assessment, and the implementation of security controls.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement Zero Trust adoption across product lines.
Integrate Zero Trust Architecture with system safety and RMF 4/5 requirements supporting ATO.
Develop and proto@type security controls for next-generation platforms.
Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and vulnerability analyses.
Develop and implement controls to mitigate identified security risks.
Perform security testing and evaluation on purpose-built systems and networks.
Serve as a cybersecurity technical point of contact for DoD and prime contractor customers.
Write, review, and validate Zero Trust system requirements and specifications.
Support security of embedded and edge computing environments.
Educate software, systems, and integration teams on cybersecurity practices.
Stay current on emerging cybersecurity standards, technologies, and best practices.
Essential Skills
Hands-on Zero Trust Architecture experience, ideally designing, implementing, or integrating Zero Trust within complex systems.
5+ years of cybersecurity/information systems security engineering experience.
Experience translating Zero Trust principles into system architecture, requirements, specifications, and security controls.
Experience with NIST and RMF, including security engineering supporting RMF/ATO activities.
Security experience with Linux, Embedded Linux, VxWorks, Lynx, and/or Windows.
Experience implementing security controls such as firewalls, endpoint security, application whitelisting, IDS/IPS, encryption, identity, and access controls.
DoDM 8140.03 compliant certification such as Security+, CISSP, or CEH.
Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Systems Engineering or Software Engineering background.
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or Red Hat OpenShift security.
Proficiency in Java, C, C++, or Python.
Anti-Tamper experience.
Penetration testing with Metasploit, Burp Suite, or LibFuzzer.
CISSP, OSCP, or CISM certification.
Active Secret or Top Secret clearance.
Masters degree.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity architecture and systems security engineering.
Experience assessing operating-system security configurations and deployments.
Understanding of container security and modern software development environments.
Ability to translate cybersecurity requirements into system and software engineering requirements.
Comfortable operating as a technical cybersecurity SME in customer-facing environments.
Work Environment
This full-time, on-site position is located at a customer location in Sterling Heights, MI, supporting DoD-focused systems, software, and product development teams. The role involves interfacing with internal engineering teams as well as DoD and/or prime contractor customers, providing an opportunity to work on advanced defense systems at the intersection of Zero Trust, embedded systems, edge computing, and cybersecurity.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sterling Heights, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $62.50 - $88.94/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sterling Heights, MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Sterling Heights,MI.
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