Cyber Security Engineer

LMI

. Own the cyber compliance backlog, priorities, reporting, and coordination with the ISSO and government security stakeholders .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $92,075 - $158,138 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity compliance, vulnerability management, and risk assessment, with a strong focus on maintaining eMASS records and supporting ATO processes. Proficient in coordinating with technical teams and government stakeholders to ensure secure configurations and compliance with regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Secret Security ClearanceFive Years Cybersecurity Engineering ExperienceHands-On Experience With eMASSTechnical Understanding Of Linux And AWS SecurityExperience Coordinating Vulnerability Scanning

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity EngineeringVulnerability AssessmentRisk AssessmentCompliance ManagementSecurity ConfigurationCVE RemediationContinuous MonitoringAgile PlanningSTIG AssessmentControl Evidence Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationTechnical GuidanceProblem-SolvingStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

EMASSACASTenableGitLabJiraContainer ScannersApplication ScannersAWSLinuxVulnerability Assessment Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Cybersecurity CertificationDoD 8140 Compliance

Industry Keywords

NIST SP 800-53POA&MsATO SupportIL5/IL6 EnvironmentsCyber ComplianceInformation AssuranceGovernment SecurityInherited Security ControlsCyber Risk CommunicationTechnical Security Stakeholders

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCyber SecurityLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the cyber compliance backlog, priorities, reporting, and coordination with the ISSO and government security stakeholders
Coordinate ACAS, application, dependency, and container security scans; review results and validate findings
Triage CVEs and other vulnerabilities, assess applicability and risk, assign remediation owners, track due dates, and verify closure through rescanning or technical evidence
Maintain eMASS records, RMF artifacts, control evidence, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring documentation to support ATO attainment and sustainment
Coordinate control evidence, inherited controls, assessment responses, and compliance milestones with the ISSO, engineering team, and platform or image owners
Provide technical guidance on secure configurations, patching, access controls, and vulnerability remediation across Linux, container, and AWS environments
Assess release security impacts, communicate residual risks and blockers, and integrate cyber requirements into agile planning and delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Secret security clearance
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
Five or more years of cybersecurity engineering or information assurance experience
Hands-on experience with eMASS, RMF, NIST SP 800-53, POA&Ms, and ATO support
Understanding of the STIG assessment process and inherited security controls
Experience coordinating vulnerability scanning, CVE remediation, and compliance activities with an ISSO and technical teams
Technical understanding of Linux, AWS security, containers, and vulnerability assessment tools
Active cybersecurity certification accepted for the assigned DoD 8140 work role and proficiency level
Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance
Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance
LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances
Preferred: Army cybersecurity compliance experience, including IL5/IL6 environments and authorization sustainment
Preferred: Experience with ACAS/Tenable, application or container scanners, and GitLab/Jira
Preferred: Experience supporting agile teams and communicating cyber risk to technical and government stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Occasional travel for technical coordination, security assessments, and program milestones
Equal employment opportunity protections
Disability assistance with the application process