Immediate need

Projected End Date: June 2027 (base year 2 option years)

Location: Hybrid- Crownsville, MD (2 days in office (Tuesday & Thursday) and 3 days telework (Monday, Wednesday & Friday)

Cyber Engineering

This position serves as a subject matter expert on all aspects of cyber engineering and centralized cyber

service development participates in cross functional teams as a cyber engineer for the State of Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) Office of Security Management (OSM). Core responsibilities include but not limited to:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a core contributor on multi-disciplinary project teams (internal staff and contractor staff) to improve the State cybersecurity services/solutions and respective implementation, including requirements development.
• Work with stakeholders to assess legacy systems and identify opportunities for improved cyber security of future systems.
• Lead technical solutioning to address agency intake requests and operational requirements.
• Assess solutions for implementation within the State as part of centralized services.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

General Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in cyber security.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex security issues and develop effective solutions. 

Specialized Experience:

• Specific experience in engineering and implementing cyber solutions.
• Experience working in cross functional teams as a cyber engineer.
• Experience leading solution assessment and requirements development and alignment. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with these skills will be given preferential consideration.

• Graduate degree or certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA
• Experience as a cyber engineer supporting Endpoint Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Firewall, (P)DNS, SSL, CDN, and other core cyber services.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts.
• Project management skills, with experience in planning, scheduling, and monitoring the delivery of cybersecurity services.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are preferred.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. 

Salary negotiated commensurate with experience. 

Benefits available for W2 employees:

• 401K
• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• AD&D (Basic Term Life)
• Voluntary AD&D
• Floating Holidays 

 MORE ABOUT 4A 

4A Consulting, LLC is one of the fastest growing solutions delivery companies in Maryland, delivering on end-to-end Enterprise-wide information technology (IT) initiatives. 4A has extensive experience delivering superb IT consulting and support services to federal, state, and local agencies, including the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Social Security Administration, Food & Drug Administration, and the State of Maryland. We cultivate a well-trained, technically savvy workforce through the acquisition of talent with specialized skills in program and technical management, cloud-based systems development & deployment, SAFe/Agile processes, and advanced integration technologies.

4A Consulting, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

4A is a certified Small Business Administration (SBA) Women-owned Small Business (WOSB)/Economically Disadvantaged Women-owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Maryland Department of Transportation Minority and Disadvantaged Small Business Enterprise (MBE/DBE), Minority Business Enterprise (National Minority Supplier Development Council), and Howard County (MD) Minority Business Enterprise IT firm.

Your Right to Work – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.