Hiring: Cybersecurity Engineer Company: Trident Location: Fairfax, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 20:24:04 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Azure, Embedded Systems, Encryption, Linux, Python, Risk Management About the job Experience: •1+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, security compliance, system administration, or technical related work. Relevant internships, military experience, or substantial academic and project experience may be considered. Required Skills: •Support internal IRAD teams by incorporating cybersecurity requirements into system concepts, architectures, development, integration, and test activities. •Review prototype system architectures, network protocols, data flows, and configurations to identify security risks and recommend practical mitigations. •Map applicable NIST SP 800-53, Risk Management Framework, DISA STIG, and CUI requirements to prototype systems and document how controls will be addressed. •Analyze cyber security vulnerability scan results and STIG findings; coordinate remediation with engineers and help verify corrective actions. •Validate security settings, patch status, access controls, encryption, and hardening baselines for Linux, Windows, virtualized, and cloud environments. •Develop and maintain cybersecurity engineering artifacts, including risk assessments, control matrices, Plans of Action and Milestones, test results, procedures, and architecture diagrams. •Support cybersecurity testing and incident analysis by collecting evidence, documenting findings, and assisting with triage and reporting. •Present security risks, assessment progress, and recommended mitigations to technical and program leadership, and help prepare IRAD solutions for future customer transition and authorization activities. Qualifications: •A bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related technical field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experience. •CompTIA Security+ certification is required. •Solid functional working knowledge of DoD Risk Management Framework processes and NIST SP 800-53 controls, with exposure to authorization documentation and Plans of Action and Milestones. •Solid functional working knowledge of network protocols and the ability to evaluate the security implications of system communications and data flows. •Operational familiarity with cloud and virtualized environments such as AWS, Azure, and VMware, including identity, encryption, storage, and network security concepts. •Operational familiarity with scripting, programming, or data analysis tools, preferably Python, to support analysis and repeatable engineering tasks. •Foundational knowledge of Linux and Windows security settings, patching, account management, access controls, and system hardening. •Please Note: Actual compensation offered will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, business considerations, and geographic location where applicable. For this position, we're targeting approximately $70,000 - $75,000 base salary. Compensation: •$70,000 - $101,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!