Chief Cybersecurity Engineer - NIH

Remote
Full Time
NIH - Cybersecurity Operations
Experienced
Chief Cybersecurity Engineer

Overview

cFocus Software is seeking a highly skilled Chief Cybersecurity Engineer to provide technical leadership, engineering expertise, and cybersecurity architecture oversight for a hybrid federal IT environment. The Chief Cybersecurity Engineer will play a critical role in designing, securing, and managing the transition from on-premises to hybrid cloud infrastructures in compliance with FedRAMP and NIST standards. This role demands strong technical knowledge, a deep understanding of federal cybersecurity policies, and the ability to coordinate engineering efforts across multiple teams and stakeholders.

This position is full-time and may require on-site work at federal facilities in the Washington, D.C. area. Some telework may be available depending on project and mission requirements.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher-level security clearance as required by the agency.

Responsibilities

The Chief Cybersecurity Engineer shall perform duties that include, but are not limited to:
  • Lead the design, implementation, and management of cybersecurity solutions for hybrid on-premises and cloud environments.
  • Develop and maintain security architecture and system security plans in alignment with federal policies and frameworks such as FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST SP 800-53.
  • Coordinate with system owners, developers, and administrators to integrate cybersecurity requirements throughout the system lifecycle.
  • Oversee the security configuration, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies for enterprise systems.
  • Support the transition from on-premises systems to hybrid on-premises/cloud network architectures, ensuring full compliance with government standards.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security audits of systems and applications.
  • Ensure the continuous monitoring and incident response integration of hybrid infrastructure systems.
  • Provide technical leadership in developing secure cloud migration strategies and ensuring data protection across environments.
  • Prepare technical documentation, risk reports, and security authorization artifacts for federal review.
  • Collaborate with program and project managers to align cybersecurity engineering with mission objectives and operational needs.

Required Qualifications

  • CISSP certification with a minimum of two (2) years of experience; OR four (4) years of experience employed in a governmental organization (as a government or contract employee) as a cybersecurity engineer.
  • Two (2) years of experience with governmental (FedRAMP) hybrid on-premises and cloud technology stack environments.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with experience transitioning from on-premises to hybrid on-premises/cloud network solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience engineering and securing cloud environments within AWS, Azure, or similar platforms under FedRAMP compliance.
  • Expertise in cybersecurity frameworks including NIST SP 800-37, SP 800-171, and SP 800-53.
  • Proficiency with SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability management tools.
  • Strong understanding of Zero Trust Architecture principles and cloud-native security solutions.
  • Experience working with DHS or other federal agencies on cybersecurity engineering projects.

About cFocus Software

cFocus Software Incorporated provides cybersecurity, cloud, and enterprise IT services to the federal government. Our team of experts delivers innovative solutions that protect critical assets and enable mission success.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

cFocus Software Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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