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Cyber Security Engineer

Solidus Technical Solutions, LLC
Albuquerque, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 6/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/10/2026
This position requires onsite work at Kirtland Airforce Base in Albuquerque, NM and an active Secret security Clearance. Candidates who do not hold this clearance are not eligible for hire.

We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Engineer with with specialized cyber security, network architecture, and risk management skills.

Day In The Life

  • Assist ISSM with implementation of DoD and USAF policies and development of processes and procedures.
  • Help with the implementation of security controls in alignment with NIST SP 800-53 and DoD requirements.
  • Prepare, update, and help manage the Authorization to Operate (ATO) package for the AFSEC systems.
  • Maintain security posture through continuous monitoring of the system's authorization boundary, assessing documentation, and create POA&M items for remediation.
  • Work alongside the Cyber Defense Analyst and SysOps Team to detect, report, and respond to security incidents and spills IAW DoD, Air Force, and AFSEC directives.
  • Regularly review auditing dashboards in Splunk and AWS CloudWatch to look for anomalies.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Active Secret clearance is required
  • A minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Cultural fit amongst a collaborative team environment.
  • Has the ability to work independently and apply proper procedures.
  • Experience with eMASS and initiating and managing RMF steps and associated artifacts.
  • Experience creating and managing Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M)
  • Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), STIGEvaluate, STIGManager
  • CompTIA Security Certification or equivalent DoD 8140/8570 certification
  • Experience with implementing NIST SP 800-53, Rev 5 security controls.
  • Experience with STIGS and ACAS.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

  • Experience with Splunk
  • Experience with AWS GovCloud
  • Experience with AWS CloudWatch
  • Experience with 16th AF Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP).

Benefit selection, customer contractual specifications, relevant work experience, skills, competencies, certifications, and clearance status will influence the final salary.

What We Will Bring

Solidus offers you an exciting opportunity to tackle the nation's greatest challenges applying innovation and expertise to produce cutting-edge results that have a long-lasting impact. We offer outstanding benefits, generous PTO and much more! Apply today to learn why Solidus has a 4.9/5 Star rating on Glassdoor!

Req ID: 5319

Solidus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities regarding all terms and conditions of employment to all employees and qualified applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Company will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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Please Note: Solidus does not accept applications from agencies, 3rd party vendors, or applications with incomplete information.

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