Cybersecurity Engineer

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Virginia Beach, VA, USA
In-Office
100K-112K Annually
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Cybersecurity • Quantum Computing • Defense
The Role
Provides cybersecurity engineering support throughout the system development lifecycle for a DoD program office. Responsibilities include applying RMF, supporting assessment and authorization, developing ATO documentation, maintaining eMASS packages, reviewing ACAS scans and STIGs, analyzing cybersecurity policies, and advising technical and government stakeholders. The role is on-site in Virginia Beach and requires an active Secret clearance, at least four years of IT security experience, and familiarity with DoD cybersecurity processes and tools.
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Description

Quantum Sky is searching for a Cybersecurity Engineer to support a Government Program Management Office in Virginia Beach, VA.


Responsibilities:

  • Work location is on government site in Virginia Beach, Dam Neck Activity (DNA).
  • Provide cybersecurity engineering support as part of the system development life cycle (SDLC). Ensure security requirements are integrated into the system architecture, design, development, testing, assessment, authorization, delivery, and sustainment.
  • Apply the cybersecurity risk management framework (RMF) to program information systems in accordance with NIST SP 800-37 (RMF for Information Systems and Organizations) and DoDI 8510.01 (RMF for DoD Information Technology).
  • Implement the RMF life cycle steps to achieve system authorization and operation. Build, maintain, and track system’s cybersecurity baselines and security authorization documentation to the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
  • Provide support to cybersecurity architecture and assessment & authorization (A&A) processes, ultimately leading to Authority to Operate (ATO) decision.
  • Identify and employ cybersecurity best practices for the organization. Create a well-informed plan based on DOD and Navy cybersecurity strategy and manage the adaption process. Incorporate security management into hardware, software, and applications.
  • Assist Government managers with information security oversight, policy analysis, IT product acquisition, and program execution in accordance with NIST SP 800-39 (Managing Information Security Risk: Organization, Mission, and Information System View) and the DoDI 8500.01 (Defense Cybersecurity Program).
  • Engage with Program Office managers and technical stakeholders to interpret technical requirements, standards/policies, architectural artifacts, budget development, implementation, auditing, program briefs, and continuous monitoring.
  • Review Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) vulnerability scans. Review, analyze and evaluate Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) content for each applicable system component.
  • Prepare and review documentation to include Systems Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Plans (SAP), Risk Assessment Reports (RAR), A&A packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs).
Qualifications

Required:

  • Four (4) or more years of experience in IT security, including RMF methodology and A&A.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or other related technical discipline; or Associate’s Degree and six (6) or more years of cybersecurity experience.
  • Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) Intermediate Level knowledge/skills (IAT Level II), with specific course completion or renewal certificate.
  • Exceptional understanding of DOD cybersecurity policies, RMF steps and structure, A&A process, and gaining system authorization to operate (ATO).
  • Ability to operate and execute DISA tools, STIG Viewer, eMASSter and a strong familiarity with eMASS functionality.
  • Strong communication skills with all levels of the IT workforce and can translate complex technical topics for senior decision-makers. Prepare/deliver presentations to leadership.

Desired:

  • Familiarity with Department of the Navy cybersecurity policies, organizations, and missions.
  • Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) Advanced Level knowledge/skills (IAT Level III).

Location:

  • Virginia Beach, VA

Clearance:

  • Current active Secret clearance as reported in DISS.
About Quantum Sky

Compensation:

  • Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $100,000-$112,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

 

Benefits:

  • Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.

The world the mission operates in is going post-quantum, contested, and machine-speed. Quantum Sky engineers the advantage across cyber, networks, software, and quantum because the mission demands dominance, not parity. We don't follow the map. We draw it. 


At Quantum Sky, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamQuantumSky? 


Quantum Sky Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Skills Required

  • Four or more years of IT security experience, including RMF methodology and assessment and authorization
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or a related technical discipline
  • Alternatively, an associate's degree plus six or more years of cybersecurity experience
  • Cybersecurity Workforce Intermediate Level knowledge and skills, IAT Level II, with required course completion or renewal certificate
  • Strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity policies, RMF steps, assessment and authorization, and obtaining an Authority to Operate
  • Ability to operate DISA tools, STIG Viewer, and eMASSter, with strong familiarity with eMASS
  • Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex technical topics to senior decision-makers
  • Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to leadership
  • Familiarity with Department of the Navy cybersecurity policies, organizations, and missions
  • Cybersecurity Workforce Advanced Level knowledge and skills, IAT Level III
  • Current active Secret clearance
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The Company
969 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Quantum Sky is a Reston, Virginia-based mission technology company, formerly Tyto Athene, that delivers secure, AI-enabled and quantum-ready capabilities to defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. Its work spans enterprise IT, network engineering, cybersecurity, cloud, software, post-quantum cryptography, and applied quantum technologies, helping customers modernize critical systems, protect mission data, and achieve faster, more resilient decision-making across complex, high-consequence missions.

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