Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer role is listed in Washington, DC; compensation is $63.96–$105.54 per hour. The role supports PEMCCO’s government and customer missions by protecting information systems, networks, applications, and data. The engineer leads security engineering and risk-management work to strengthen system security and meet compliance requirements. The role assesses vulnerabilities and controls, develops mitigation strategies, supports continuous monitoring and incident response, and coordinates security requirements across system lifecycles.

What you'll do

• Design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity solutions
• lead security engineering for development, modernization, and sustainment
• conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and control evaluations
• develop mitigation strategies
• support RMF and A&A activities
• review architectures and configurations
• maintain SSPs, SARs, and POA&Ms
• support continuous monitoring
• investigate incidents and remediation
• coordinate with technical teams and government stakeholders
• prepare reports and briefings
• mentor junior personnel.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior cybersecurity engineer

cybersecurity engineering

risk management

rmf

a&a

vulnerability management

incident response

security controls

government programs

washington dc

pemcco

$63.96–$105.54/hour

security clearance eligibility

master’s degree

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• additional company-sponsored benefits.

Why this role

Requires a master’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience; ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required. DoD 8140 qualifications may be required by contract.

About the employer

PEMCCO is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.