Cybersecurity Engineer

Credence

Cybersecurity Engineer serving as a Subject Matter Expert in cybersecurity for Credence. Focusing on information systems authorization and compliance in a FedRAMP GovCloud environment.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity, particularly in the authorization of information systems and compliance with DoD policies. Proficient in applying NIST 800-53 security controls and supporting continuous audit readiness within FedRAMP-Approved IL5 GovCloud environments.

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Cybersecurity Subject Matter ExpertNIST 800-53 Security ControlsRisk Management Framework (RMF)DoD Cybersecurity ExperienceFedRAMP-Approved IL5 GovCloud

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Hard Skills

Security EngineeringAuthorization ReviewsVulnerability AssessmentAudit Artifact GatheringIT GovernanceCompliance AssessmentCloud SecurityCybersecurity Policy ImplementationContinuous Audit ReadinessInformation Systems Authorization

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationBriefing Senior Management

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAM Level I

Industry Keywords

C&A ExperienceDoD RequirementsAuthorization to Operate (ATO)Defense Secret ClearanceDLA Audit

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join a team where innovation meets mission
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in cybersecurity
Focus on the authorization of information systems and compliance with associated policies and procedures
Provide security engineering support for planning, design, development, testing, and integration of information systems
Ensure platform meets DAAS and all applicable DoD requirements for deployment and operation within a FedRAMP-Approved Impact Level 5 (IL5) GovCloud environment
Support continuous audit readiness
Support overall DoD implementation of its authorization process, including cybersecurity policy and procedures
Authorize information systems or serve as a SME for systems undergoing authorization
Assess and apply NIST 800-53 security controls to large organizations' IT infrastructure
Determine severity values for identified vulnerabilities and their implications on system authorization
Brief senior management on progress or results of information systems undergoing authorization
Work collaboratively with Government ISSM/COR/PMO to achieve an authorization to operate (ATO), then monitor and sustain an ATO
Gather Audit artifacts for annual DLA Audit reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

Eight (8) years of relevant C&A experience
Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST C&A experience.
DOD cybersecurity experience accreditation
Experience in assessing security controls and conducting authorization reviews for large, complex organizations particularly in cloud environments.
Experienced in the general tenets supporting the overall DOD implementation of its authorization process, to include supporting cybersecurity policy, procedures, and processes.
Experience with FedRAMP-Approved Impact Level 5 (IL5) GovCloud environments
Knowledgeable in IT Governance and Compliance
DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAM Level I
Must be a US Citizen and with the ability to obtain a Defense Secret Clearance
Active Clearance is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Free Food & Snacks