Information Assurance Engineer (Senior) in Haymarket, Virginia at QBE Federal

About QBE, LLC

QBE, LLC is a mission-focused technology and security solutions provider supporting defense and federal customers worldwide. We deliver high-impact capabilities where precision, accountability, and technical excellence directly support national-level objectives.

Summary of Position:

The Senior Information Assurance Engineer serves as the subject matter expert for cybersecurity compliance, governance, and risk management across Army IMCOM-E and DoD information systems. This role provides leadership in the application of the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), supports Command Cyber Readiness Inspections (CCRI), and manages system assessment and authorization (A&A) activities within Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS). The engineer ensures that all systems under IMCOM authority maintain cybersecurity posture in alignment with Federal, DoD, and Army information assurance policies, directives, and operational requirements.

This position could potentially be in any of the following locations: Shape, Vicenza, Stuttgart, Wiesbaden, Grafenwöhr, Vilseck, Hohenfels, and Kaiserslautern.

Essential Job Functions: (not limited to duties as described – performs related duties as requested)

• Lead cybersecurity governance and compliance activities across Army and IMCOM systems.
• Apply DoD RMF processes to categorize, assess, authorize, and continuously monitor information systems.
• Prepare, upload, and manage cybersecurity documentation within eMASS, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness.
• Support and lead CCRI preparations, remediation efforts, and response actions to maintain cyber readiness scoring.
• Interpret and enforce Federal (NIST), DoD, and Army cybersecurity policies, including DoDI 8510.01, AR 25-series, and associated guidance.
• Provide risk analysis and recommendations to Command leadership, ISSMs, and system owners for cyber posture improvements.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, track POA&Ms, and validate remediation actions to ensure compliance with security controls.
• Develop IA policies, standard operating procedures, and security architecture/design artifacts to support accreditation activities.
• Coordinate with system stakeholders, cybersecurity service providers (CSSPs), and external assessors to resolve security gaps.
• Ensure continuous monitoring, logs review, and reporting are performed in alignment with RMF Step 6 requirements.
• Represent IMCOM cybersecurity interests during planning sessions, system design changes, configuration control boards, and audits.
• Maintain current knowledge of emerging cyber threats, mitigation technologies, and compliance mandates impacting Army systems.

Level of Supervision:

• Provide management and oversight of the cross-functional IA support team and cross functional support to all program staff
• Must be able to function independently
• Provide overview and general use training to all organization members and key leaders upon request.

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Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 8–10 years of Information Assurance engineering experience supporting DoD environments.
• Demonstrated expertise with: DoD RMF lifecycle implementation, CCRI processes and compliance scoring, eMASS workflow and security documentation
• Strong working knowledge of DoD cybersecurity directives, NIST 800-series publications, and Army-specific policies.
• Capability to identify, assess, and mitigate cyber risks impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Army information systems.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills for senior leader and accreditation audiences.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

License & Certifications:

• IAT II Compliant

Travel:

• 15% or more required

Security Clearance:

• SECRET

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

QBE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender-identity and/or expression, age, disability, Veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), marital status, neurodivergence, ethnicity, ancestry, caste, military/uniformed service-member status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.