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Cybersecurity Engineer

GovCIO
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Cybersecurity Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance in Washington, DC (5 days onsite) to support DHS.

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering support of AWS, Azure and Linux environments
  • Identify and onboard new data sources into Splunk, analyze the data for anomalies and trends, and build dashboards highlighting the key trends in the data. Edit and maintain Splunk configuration files and apps
  • Apply security benchmarks (e.g., DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and use scanning tools (e.g., Tenable) to identify cyber risk
  • Provide metrics and track all monitoring efforts on a recurring basis or as requested Metrics may include but are not limited to the following types of metrics concerning security vulnerabilities: 1) number of vulnerabilities; 2) impacted system identification; 3) impact categorization; 4) discovery date; 5) description of vulnerability; 6) remediation required; and 7) point(s) of contact
  • Create scripts and utilize STIG’s within a Linux environment

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience in enterprise-wide architecture, engineering, implementation, and integrations
  • Experience working with cloud-based network infrastructures such as AWS or Azure or Google Cloud
  • Familiarization with NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework
  • Experience with AWS, Azure, RHEL, Splunk, Linux, and Tenable
  • Required clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Posted Salary Range: USD $108,310.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.

Salary : $108,310 - $160,000

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