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We are seeking a
Cybersecurity Engineer in
Huntsville, Alabama.
A day in the life of a Cybersecurity Engineer: As a Cybersecurity Engineer, you will assist in creating documentation artifacts, monitoring alerts, analyzing potential threats, implement security measures, and conduct risk gap analysis assessments.
Your tasks will routinely include:
- Develop and maintain ATO, RMF, and FedRAMP documentation as needed to include PO&AMS and SSPs.
- Applying knowledge of cyber and regulatory policy, procedures, and workforce structure to develop, implement, and maintain a secure environment baseline.
- Conduct vulnerability scans utilizing various tool sets including ACAS, SCAP, and EvalSTIG and use results to remediate vulnerabilities in critical systems while documenting the process and sending deliverables to various customers as needed.
- Work with mid and senior-level cybersecurity professionals to apply their understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and guides to manage and improve their cybersecurity posture.
This job is for you if you:
- You have a passion for cybersecurity and are eager to protect systems from cyber threats.
- You're excited to learn and grow in a customer-focused, fast-paced, exciting work environment that makes a real difference to our end users and those they protect.
- You have a basic understanding of networking, security concepts, or IT systems and want to apply that knowledge in a real-world setting.
- You enjoy solving problems, analyzing data, and thinking critically about security risks.
- You want hands-on experience working with security tools like firewalls, SIEMs, and vulnerability scanners.
- You're looking for a career with opportunities for growth, training, and certification support.
What we are expecting from you (i.e. the qualifications you must have):
- An associates degree with 2 - 5 years of cybersecurity experience or equivalent applicable information technology experience or relevant education, preferably with DoD familiarity.
- Must have a current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing Education. (CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP)
- Experience with the FedRAMP continuing monitoring process and documentation.
- Experience creating and updating security documentation and writing Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms).
- Experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO), self-assessment, and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) processes.
- Experience with the RMF process and documentation.
- Experience with DoD system hardening and cyber monitoring tools. (ACAS, EvalSTIG, STIGViewer, Splunk)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Azure is a plus.
- Experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting applications and IT systems is a plus.
- Experience with Active Directory is a plus.
- Other duties as assigned.
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Work Environment Requirements:
- Ability to remain in a stationary position and operate a computer for extended periods.
- Occasional ability to move or transport items up to 25 pounds.
- Communicate effectively in English (verbal, written) and possess visual and auditory acuity for tasks and safety.
- Manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and maintain focus in dynamic environments.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
- Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality, and high professional standards.
- Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in a professional office and/or remote home office environment, subject to typical conditions.
Required Level of Security Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance. Security Clearance not required at the time of hire.
Expected Travel: 10%
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Hexagon US Federal
Aug 24, 2025