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Las Vegas, NV / Full-time / On-site

Position Summary

Global C2 Integration Technologies is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Cybersecurity Engineer who implements, maintains, and documents security controls for mission systems operating in a Secure Computing Environment (SCE). This role ensures compliance with government cybersecurity requirements, NIST SP 800-series standards, and the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to support Authority to Operate (ATO).

The position supports secure configuration of Windows, Linux, and virtualized systems within a defense-in-depth architecture and works closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure security is integrated across the system lifecycle. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities:

• Implement RMF for mission systems and support authorization activities
• Identify, assess, and track system security risks
• Maintain accreditation documentation, including SSPs and POA&Ms
• Coordinate with Authorizing Officials (AO), ISSMs, and ISSOs
• Implement and maintain NIST SP 800-53 security controls and overlays
• Support control implementation across operating systems, applications, and networks
• Assist with assessments, remediation, and control traceability
• Support design, configuration, and maintenance of secure computing environments
• Ensure system architecture meets cybersecurity requirements
• Integrate security controls into system design and deployment
• Develop and maintain System Security Plans and supporting artifacts
• Document control implementations, assessments, and configuration records
• Harden and secure Windows and Linux systems
• Perform patching, vulnerability remediation, and baseline enforcement
• Configure logging, auditing, and monitoring
• Conduct vulnerability scanning and track remediation efforts
• Monitor logs and alerts for security events
• Support incident response activities
• Collaborate with system, network, and test engineers and configuration management teams
• Provide cybersecurity input to system design and architecture
• Maintain documentation to support audits and system lifecycle compliance
• Support security assessments and reviews

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of cybersecurity experience in enterprise or mission environments
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-series and RMF
• Experience securing Windows and/or Linux systems
• Experience with vulnerability management and monitoring

Qualifications:

• Experience supporting RMF-authorized government systems
• Experience with NIST SP 800-53 control implementation and assessment
• Experience developing and maintaining SSPs
• Experience in classified or secure environments
• Relevant certifications (Security+, CISSP, CISM, CISA)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to climb, bend, stretch, walk, sit use hands to handle or feel; frequently use fingers to type; talk and hear; occasionally stand, kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, twist or reach out; may require lifting or moving 10 lbs.; frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment will have moderate noise when working in an office environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Company does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

All applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, including corresponding core job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities (and others in accordance with applicable law) to perform the essential functions of the job, consistent with applicable laws and Company policy.

Job Type: Full-time contract

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Please email inquiries to: jobs@gc2it.com