Senior Cyber Engineer

In support of the U.S. Navy’s PEO IWS-X initiative, the Senior Cyber Engineer evaluates and implements cybersecurity requirements for IL2, IL5, and IL6 environments and ensures compliance with applicable frameworks while protecting cyber terrain from advanced threats.

This role ensures all cybersecurity framework requirements are satisfied and requires documented and demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, threat defense, and high-security environments.

Responsibilities:

• Review and apply cybersecurity requirements for IL2, IL5, and IL6 systems.
• Develop defensive strategies to counter advanced persistent threats.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure cybersecurity measures align with program goals.
• Provide technical leadership for cybersecurity initiatives and risk mitigation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, liberal arts, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• A certification such as CISSP, CEH, or Security+ required.
• Must have the applicable 8570 / 8140 requirements including certification IAM Level III.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance is required.
• Must be able to commute to the Dahlgren, VA area on a daily basis.
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with expertise in advanced threat defense.
• Experience with IL2, IL5, and IL6 environments.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, with a logical approach to cybersecurity challenges.
• Expertise in cybersecurity frameworks and threat defense.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Background in systems engineering or software development is highly desirable.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required

Red River offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an exceptional work environment. You can review our benefit offerings here. If you are ready to join a growing company, please submit your resume and cover letter (optional).

EOE M/F/DISABLED/Vet

Red River is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.  Discrimination or harassment based upon any protected characteristics as defined by state or federal law is wholly inconsistent with our company values and will not be tolerated.

In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the American’s with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected]. PLEASE NOTE: This contact channel is reserved for use by individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations in order to submit an expression of interest in a position within Red River.

Red River does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings or otherwise. Placement fees will not be paid to any recruiter unless Red River has an active agreement in place with the recruiter and such a request has been made by the Red River Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Red River Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System. Any unsolicited resumes or other data submitted to Red River in violation of this policy may be used by Red River without obligation to pay any fees of any kind to the recruiter.