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Be among the first 25 applicants. RDTS is seeking a Clearance Cybersecurity Engineer to support the Bureau of Overseas Building Operations (OBO) at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. We are looking for a mission-focused and technically capable Cybersecurity Engineer to support a global information systems security program for the OBO. This role involves providing critical cybersecurity services to over 40 information systems and supporting OBO's global IT infrastructure, including classified, unclassified, on-premises, and cloud-based environments. This position is primarily remote; however, candidates must reside in the Washington, DC metro area and be available for onsite work if required by government mandates. All classified work must be performed onsite at secure government locations in Arlington, VA. The Cybersecurity Engineer will be responsible for securing enterprise systems, monitoring threats, and ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity regulations. Responsibilities include supporting ISSO functions, vulnerability management, DevSecOps integration, and audit readiness across domestic and overseas OBO environments. Key Responsibilities: Security Operations and Monitoring: Identify and respond to threats using tools like Splunk, Tanium, and Sentinel. Monitor logs and conduct incident response, classified spillage containment, forensics, and reporting as needed. Vulnerability Assessment and Remediation: Perform vulnerability scans and penetration tests with Nessus, Metasploit, and Wireshark. Document findings and remediate security issues through POA&Ms and configuration changes, ensuring compliance with security benchmarks. DevSecOps and Secure Configuration: Integrate cybersecurity controls into DevSecOps pipelines. Collaborate with engineers to secure application builds, infrastructure-as-code deployments, and cloud configurations across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Policy Compliance and Risk Management: Support Certification and Accreditation (C&A) and Continuous Authorization (CA) activities following NIST RMF. Maintain documentation such as SSPs, SARs, and SIA reviews. Audit and Documentation Support: Assist in preparing for audits, maintain records of control implementations, policy exceptions, and remediation efforts, aligning with FAM, FAH, and CSB guidance. Cloud Security and SECaaS Integration: Implement cloud-native security tools, manage dashboards integrating cloud, on-premises, and hybrid threat data, and oversee cloud environments including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. End-of-Day Checks and Classified Operations: Perform classified system checks, maintain secure transfer protocols, and manage assets for the Classified Hard Drive Program. Provide security briefings to users across OBO/IRM. Additional Details Seniority Level: Entry level Employment Type: Full-time Job Function: Information Technology Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at RDTS by 2x. Get notified about new Cyber Security Engineer jobs in Washington, DC . #J-18808-Ljbffr RDTS

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