RedTrace Technologies Inc
Cybersecurity Engineer - Senior Level (TS required, eligible for SCI)
Charleston, SC - Full Time
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: TS WITH SCI ELIGIBILITY
***POSITION REQUIRES US CITIZENSHIP***
***CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD***
Company Overview: As a Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Management Consulting firm focused on assisting our clients proactively mitigate cyber threats, RedTrace Technologies is seeking an experienced Intermediate Project/Program Manager to lead and manage Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) and cybersecurity-related projects. This role requires a strong background in program management, team leadership, and procurement processes within the Department of Defense (DoD) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing technical programs involving design, development, production, installation, and test & evaluation of cybersecurity or computer network defense programs.
Position Description:
The below duties and responsibilities will be required for the ideal candidate to be successful in this role:
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures in compliance with DoD cybersecurity directives.
- Plan, implement, upgrade, and monitor cybersecurity measures to protect DoD information systems, networks, and data.
- Conduct security risk assessments and identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks associated with information systems.
- Lead Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes to ensure compliance with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and other security frameworks.
- Implement security controls and ensure safeguards are in place to protect digital assets, classified data, and electronic infrastructure.
- Evaluate and integrate cybersecurity solutions, including intrusion detection systems (IDS), endpoint protection, SIEM solutions, and firewalls.
- Monitor networks for security breaches, incidents, and threats, and respond with remediation strategies.
- Develop cyber resilience strategies to ensure mission-critical operations can withstand and recover from cyber threats.
- Work closely with systems administrators, network engineers, and developers to ensure security best practices are implemented in system architecture.
- Lead incident response efforts, including forensic analysis, containment, and reporting of security breaches.
- Ensure compliance with Information Assurance (IA) policies, including IAM, IAT, or IASAE Level I requirements per DoD 8570.1M and 8140.
- Prepare detailed technical security reports and provide briefings to senior leadership regarding cyber risk posture.
Required Qualifications
Education:
- Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with a concentration in Computer Science or an equivalent field.
Certifications (DoD 8570.1M and 8140 Compliance)
- Must be certified as Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I, Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I, or Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level I.
Experience:
- Ten (10) years of experience in cybersecurity operations, security policy implementation, risk management, and compliance.
- Extensive knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies, frameworks, and security architectures.
- Hands-on experience in the following areas:
- Cybersecurity strategy development and compliance enforcement.
- Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes aligned with DoD RMF and NIST 800-53.
- Implementing and managing security controls for cloud and on-premises environments.
- Cyber threat analysis, risk assessments, and vulnerability remediation.
- Network security monitoring and forensic investigation techniques.
- Incident response planning, breach mitigation, and post-incident recovery efforts.
- Strong ability to analyze cybersecurity threats and propose risk mitigation strategies.
- Experience working with DoD cybersecurity programs and classified environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with DoD classified environments, DoD networks, and cybersecurity accreditation processes.
- Hands-on expertise in configuring security tools such as:
- SIEM solutions (Splunk, ArcSight, QRadar)
- Endpoint protection platforms (HBSS, ACAS)
- Network security tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs)
- Proficiency in secure software development practices, DevSecOps methodologies, and cloud security frameworks.
- Experience leading penetration testing efforts, Red Team exercises, and cyber threat-hunting operations.
- Strong technical writing skills to develop cybersecurity documentation, security plans, and risk assessment reports.
- Competitive salary for well qualified applicants
- 401(k) plan
- Annual performance bonus
- Certification and advanced degree attainment bonuses
- Student Loan / Tuition reimbursement
- Health Care Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Up to four weeks of paid vacation
- 11 Federal Holidays and 3 Floating Holidays
- Team bonding events
