Cyber Security Project Engineer

$170,000 - $200,000/Yr

Markon Solutions - Herndon, VA

Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Herndon, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Cyber Security Project Engineer at Markon is responsible for providing expert-level support and guidance for engineering and technical IT-related activities, specifically within the intelligence community. This role focuses on managing information assurance, certification and accreditation, and assessment and authorization processes, ensuring compliance with security policies and effective risk management across project teams.

Responsibilities

• Offer day-to-day support and oversight of all information assurance, certification, and accreditation efforts.
• Manage the processing of organizational efforts throughout the risk management cycle.
• Coordinate closely with project teams to monitor risk tracking, accreditation status, and reporting.
• Generate and review security plans as needed, ensuring alignment with project and organizational requirements.
• Serve as a security advocate for all system and architecture changes.
• Assemble and submit certification and accreditation (C&A) packages to the Principal Accreditation Authority or the Designated Accreditation Authority.
• Coordinate C&A actions and system testing within appropriate security personnel.
• Maintain a document repository to store C&A project documentation.

Requirements

• IT Project Management or Engineering experience with a focus on security processes, with a willingness to learn Greenlight.
• A minimum of 11 years of experience in IT security, information assurance, or engineering.
• Working knowledge of Intelligence Community Information Assurance policies and regulations, especially as they relate to the certification and accreditation process.
• Strong technical skills and analytical ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Active TS/SCI FS Poly Clearance required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of USD $170,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 per year.
• Opportunities for personal and professional transformation.
• Supportive work environment that fosters growth and innovation.