Cybersecurity Lead Engineer

Sigma Defense Systems LLC

Cybersecurity Lead Engineer at Sigma Defense managing cybersecurity for DevSecOps platform. Mentoring teams in security strategies and compliance objectives.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support DevSecOps and Software Engineers in developing secure platforms and effectively communicating regarding the risk posture of the platforms.
Support of full RMF lifecycle for authorization and re-authorization of existing and novel capabilities including regular communication with stakeholders and authorizing personnel.
Identification and reduction of system vulnerabilities to achieve compliance objectives.
Mentorship and proliferation of cybersecurity culture within team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8-10 years of Cybersecurity experience.
Experience with DoW RMF policy.
Experience maintaining cybersecurity on an enterprise DevSecOps platform.
Registered DoW RMF Practitioner (RDRP) is preferred.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
**Mandatory Certifications:**
CISSP
**Personnel Clearance Level:**
Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher.
*Clearance may be sponsored for the right candidate.*
**Education Requirements:**
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an Cyber Security, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or related field of study.
*Degree may be substituted for comparable additional industry experience and/or industry accepted training and certification.*

Benefits

Comp & perks

Dental and Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
Life and AD&D coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
12 (Floating) Holidays
Educational Assistance
Highly Competitive Salary

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Hard Skills & Tools

CybersecurityDevSecOpsRisk Management Framework (RMF)System Vulnerability IdentificationCompliance Objectives

Soft Skills

MentorshipCommunicationStakeholder Engagement

Certifications

CISSPRegistered DoW RMF Practitioner (RDRP)