Cyber Security Engineer – Information System Security Manager

Illumination Works

Cyber Security Engineer ensuring and managing security compliance for DoD programs. Responsible for secure system design and continuous monitoring while driving policies and training.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure the security posture of mission-critical information systems supporting DoD programs
Ensure compliance with RMF, NIST, and Air Force cybersecurity requirements
Drive secure system design, authorization, and continuous monitoring efforts
Support implementation and enforcement of cybersecurity policies and controls
Create/maintain and review/approve other teammates’ information security related documentation
Implement, maintain, and monitor security controls
Advise developers on integrating security requirements
Achieve and maintain Authorization to Operate classified information systems
Coordinate with sponsor and corporate security organization
Oversee Continuous Monitoring program
Maintain operational security posture for information systems
Provide security related training and guidance to program management and staff
Provide responsible oversight and management of multiple RMF packages in appropriate compliance systems
Conduct RMF process on various items including Hardware, Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS) Systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ten years of experience required
Security+ Certification
CISSP Certification or able to obtain within 6 months of hire
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or comparable academic discipline
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with several current security tools
Experience preparing and maintaining SSPs and other security related documentation
Experience proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
Collaborating in a team environment
Experience with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
High expertise in cloud security concepts and the FEDRAMP program
Expertise in security incident management and response
Familiarity with eMASS automation, OSCAL, or similar compliance automation frameworks
Must be committed to developing and adhering to best practices and standard operating procedures
Must be a solutions-oriented team player

Benefits

Comp & perks

Market-competitive salary
Generous PTO package
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans
401K
Short/long-term disability insurance
Fun and engaging culture
Training opportunities to keep you up to speed on the latest technologies

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecuritysecurity controlsRMFNISTcloud securitysecurity incident managementSaaSIaaSPaaSsecurity policies

Soft Skills

collaborationteam playercommunicationoversightguidancesolutions-orientedtrainingmanagementdocumentation reviewpolicy enforcement

Certifications

Security+CISSPBachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Cybersecurity