Cyber Security Engineer

The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies—making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector.

The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs -ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success.

Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship.

Our Market Offerings Include:

• Real Estate & Workplace
• Facilities Management
• Facilities Operations & Maintenance
• Project Management & Engineering
• Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design
• Mission Support
• Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency
• Technology Solutions

Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact.

*Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY! 

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a Cyber Security Engineer who will be our primary representative and a self-motivated resource for our team in our rapidly expanding connected infrastructure division.  This representative would be required to travel to CONUS and OCONUS governmental DoD facilities and must have the capability of performing logical scans to locate OT components and assess network architecture and connectivity in an effort to support multiple DoD entities complete inventories of Operational Technology (OT).

Specific responsibilities are to include: 

• Travel to multiple DoD sites and conduct hardware and software ICS system and OT network inventories in accordance with USACE ICS Inventory Methodology and DoD specifications and standards such as Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 4-010-06, Cybersecurity of Facility-Related Control Systems.
• Create detailed network/topology & dataflow diagrams showing all connections, device purpose (e.g., application server, engineering workstation, unmanaged switch), Make, Model, Serial Number, Firmware or OS, IP Address, Authorization Boundary, and a notional representation of connected level 1 devices as defined by UFC 4-010-06.
• Perform a review and analysis of inventory data and determine each system’s compliance or lack thereof with Cybersecurity Policies and the RMF and make recommendations to ensure the system complies with RMF/Cybersecurity requirements
• Participate in initial planning, on-site visit logistics, and post-survey closeout reporting functions with project team members and government stakeholders. 

Required Experience & Skills 

• Meet the requirements of a Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist (Work Role ID 521) at the “Intermediate” level or higher as defined by DoD 8140.03M
• Experience with building design and trade disciplines involving the management of critical building systems 
• Experience with conducting site visits and assessments at client facilities 
• Experience with assessing conditions of OT infrastructure, including hardware and software, such as age, quality, quantity, and vulnerability 
• Experience with collaborating with customers, trade contractors, building inspectors, and building service providers 
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint 
• Ability to obtain a basic civilian security clearance 
• 3 Years+ overall in demonstrated, related experience 

Preferred Experience & Skills 

• Experience with conducting building inventory audits or facility condition assessments 
• Experience working on government and/commercial projects implementing cybersecurity requirements in a variety of industrial control systems
• Knowledge of environmental, sustainability, and energy efficiency regulations, executive orders, and consensus standards 
• Experience working with diverse project types and technologies 
• Experience with Federal government agencies, preference to DoD 
• Ability to organize, schedule, and facilitate technical meetings and working groups 
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment or independently 
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Possession of excellent problem-solving and project skills 

Required Education 

• High School Diploma

Preferred Education 

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Risk Management, Cybersecurity

*Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include: 

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized.  However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC.  Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment.  In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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