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Job Title: Security Engineer (Contingent Upon Award)
Hiring Company: Diligent Consulting Inc.
Client: Government Publishing Office (GPO)
Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid/On-site)
Remote: Must reside within commuting distance of GPO HQ in Washington, D.C. for required monthly and ad hoc in-person meetings
Clearance: Public Trust or ability to obtain (higher clearance may be required)
Estimated Period of Performance: September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2029
Overview:
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Diligent Consulting Inc. is seeking a skilled Security Engineer to support the Government Publishing Office (GPO) under the SecDevOps Program, a federal cybersecurity modernization effort. This program enhances GPO’s enterprise security posture through the implementation of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), secure DevOps practices, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
As a Security Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing and managing key security technologies and controls aligned with both Zero Trust enforcement and Risk Management Framework (RMF) objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, and Zscaler.
Implement and enforce Conditional Access policies to support identity- and device-based trust enforcement.
Design and manage technical security control implementations that support RMF compliance.
Document control implementations and test results for audits, assessments, and compliance tracking.
Collaborate with other security engineers, compliance analysts, and system administrators to ensure integrated, mission-aligned solutions.
Support incident response teams with security tool insights and enhancements when needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
Experience:
10 years of related technical experience in cybersecurity engineering, enterprise security architecture, or security operations.
Certifications (Preferred):
Microsoft SC-200, CompTIA Security , or CISSP
Other Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance (or higher, as required).
Reside within commuting distance of Washington, D.C. for required on-site activities.
Why Join Diligent?
Diligent Consulting Inc. is a veteran-owned, mission-focused IT and cybersecurity services provider. Supporting the GPO’s SecDevOps initiative means helping modernize and protect federal digital infrastructure. You'll join a collaborative team of experts working to implement secure, cutting-edge solutions that enable government transparency and resilience.
