Security Engineer Sr - C

Job Title

Security Engineer Sr - C

Job Description

The most security-conscious organizations trust Telos Corporation to protect their vital IT assets. The reputation of our company rests on the quality of our solutions and the integrity of our people. Explore what you can bring to our solutions in the areas of cyber, cloud and enterprise security.

Be a part of the Telos culture and see what sets us apart! Telos offers an excellent compensation package with benefits that include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401k. Our employees enjoy more than just a great work environment!

This position will be based at Virginia Beach, VA.

Responsibilities:

The Engineer, Cybersecurity II provides advanced cybersecurity engineering support across Navy systems under the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). This role integrates cybersecurity requirements throughout the systems engineering lifecycle, supporting both afloat and ashore networks. The position contributes to system design, risk management, and cyber resilience initiatives aligned with DoD and NAVSEA standards.

Cyber Engineering and Analysis:

• Conduct system and software engineering analyses to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and best practices.

 

• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities by developing and maintaining technical artifacts, assessment documentation, and ATO packages.

 

• Review and support the implementation of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and vulnerability remediation processes.

 

• Perform configuration management of cybersecurity baselines, ensuring changes to system design maintain compliance with RMF and NIST SP 800-53 controls.

 

• Apply system hardening techniques and zero-trust security principles across operating systems, applications, and network devices.

 

• Analyze and support interconnection security agreements (ISAs) and ensure compliance within approved Authorization boundaries.

 

• Utilize and support cybersecurity assessment tools including ACAS, STIG Viewer, eMASS, and Security Compliance Checker.

System Life-Cycle Security:

• Participate in the design and implementation of secure systems architecture, providing cybersecurity engineering input from concept through sustainment.

 

• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments for systems undergoing upgrades or changes, including penetration and regression testing.

 

• Support secure coding practices and software assurance reviews to detect and mitigate exploitable flaws.

 

• Contribute to development and documentation of cybersecurity procedures, security plans, and network diagrams.
• Assist in hardware and software patch management, version control, and baseline integrity monitoring.

Operations & Maintenance

• Provide system administration support for Windows, Linux, and network environments, ensuring cybersecurity compliance.

 

• Execute cybersecurity best practices during lab and field operations, including monitoring, incident response coordination, and risk reporting.
• Maintain technical documentation, POA&Ms, and audit trails in support of cybersecurity posture tracking.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Cyber Engineering, Information System,
Information Technology, Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer
Science, Mathematics with a concentration in Computer Science, or equivalent to above disciplines.

Certification:
• DoD 8570.01-M in accordance with (IAW) DFARS 252.239-7001 Baseline Certification,
minimum IAT Level II.

Experience:

•  Five (5) year of full-time professional experience performing system hardening with demonstrated
• experience in the following areas: Experience supporting Navy, NAVSEA, or DoD cybersecurity programs.

 

• Proficiency with DISA STIGs, eMASS, ACAS, Nessus, and RMF documentation.

 

• Knowledge of system hardening, zero-trust frameworks, and cross-domain security solutions.

 

• Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-37, 800-53, and 800-160 cybersecurity engineering standards.

 

• Hands-on experience with Windows Server, Linux, and network device administration.

 

• Strong technical writing and documentation skills for cybersecurity deliverables (CDRLs, POA&Ms, risk assessments, etc.).

Desired Attributes:

• Detail-oriented with a systems-thinking approach to cybersecurity.

 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work across engineering and program teams.
• Demonstrated ability to balance mission assurance, security compliance, and system performance.

The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to access sensitive information, which requires US citizenship.

Telos maintains a drug-free workplace and will conduct drug testing on all applicants who have accepted an offer of employment.

Telos Corporation participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with Telos will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration ("SSA") and/or the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") of your authorization to work in the United States. Telos offers excellent compensation packages including salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

Telos Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Telos Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 1-800-283-1911. If you require relay service assistance, please click on the following link to review information on your state's relay service: https://www.fcc.gov/accessibility.

Telos Corporation is an EEO/AA employer.

Job Type

Full-Time

Location

Virginia Beach, VA 23461 US (Primary)

Telos offers an excellent compensation packages including salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future. Telos and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.