Cyber Security Engineer at PT78 – Hanscom Afb, Massachusetts

Cyber Security Engineer

Who we are.Platinum Technologies is a Northern Virginia based integrated solutions firm that specializes in Cybersecurity, Cloud and Digital Services to the Public Sector. Our team solves hard problems and helps our Mission Partners achieve their goals. If you are self-motivated, possess demonstrated learning agility, and are passionate about delivering high-quality work products we want to hear from
We lead with technical expertise, but that is just the tip of the iceberg the Why matters. At Platinum, we dont hire people to do a job. We provide professional and leadership development to complement our self-motivated domain experts. Our teammates are dot-connecting leaders that operate in a mutually accountable environment to deliver thought leadership, expert technical analysis, and quality execution for our clients.
You.Platinum Technologies currently has an opportunity for an experienced Cyber Security Engineer with cloud experience.
This role is fully onsite. Located at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, Massachusetts.
Candidate must hold an active Secret clearance.
What you get to do.Lead all cybersecurity efforts for engineering and integration projects across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environmentsPerform Cybersecurity accreditation in accordance with DoDI 8510.01, Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD IT, including ATO and ATC activitiesDevelop and maintain RMF assessment documentation and security analysis for cloud-hosted architectures (AWS, Azure, GCC-High, etc.)Conduct automated and manual cloud vulnerability scanning, security scanning, and compliance validation; analyze results and produce remediation/mitigation strategiesPerform Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of DoD systems, software, and networks using RMF, including package development and maintenance within Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) and XactaEvaluate compliance using Evaluate STIG, including assessments of virtual machines, containers, and native cloud technologies such as Docker and KubernetesConduct hands-on vulnerability testing; assess compliance with STIGs, SRGs, cloud baselines, and DoD security requirementsAuthor and review cybersecurity documentation (SSPs, SCTMs, SARs, POA&Ms, Continuous Monitoring artifacts, etc.)Provide security engineering review of proposed system changes (hardware, software, cloud services, or integrations), advising the ISSM on security implicationsSupport continuous monitoring activities including configuration assessments, log review, and boundary protection analysis across hybrid and cloud environments
Required Skills.Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Cloud security certification (e.g., AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, CCSP, or equivalent)Experience preparing and briefing technical reviews to both technical and non-technical audiencesExperience conducting cloud security assessments, including automated scanning, STIG/SRG mapping, and RMF artifact developmentExperience evaluating compliance using Evaluate STIG across VM, container, and cloud-native deployments (Docker, Kubernetes)Experience serving as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) or Information System Security Manager (ISSM)Demonstrated experience obtaining new ATO/ATC approvals for complex, hybrid, or cloud-hosted systemsExperience supporting U.S. Air Force customers and familiarity with USAF cybersecurity processes

The Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information.

$150,000 - $160,000 a year