Cybersecurity Engineer 3

Themis Insight

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Annapolis Junction, MD Until 8/23/2026 15+ years exp First posted May 24, 2025 Last posted May 24, 2025
Job description

IMPORTANT: All applicants MUST possess an active TS/SCI (Top Secret) Security Clearance with CI Polygraph to be considered for this position. If you do not possess this qualification you cannot be considered for this position. No exceptions can be made.

Description:

Position supports the United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) where the candidate will coordinate directly with the government in developing offensive and defensive cyber capabilities in support of full spectrum military cyberspace operations. Additionally, the candidate will:

  • Possess a thorough understanding and ability to apply intermediate concepts of cyber engineering and cybersecurity
  • Maintain thorough knowledge and understanding of the DOD cybersecurity policies and the Risk Management Framework
  • Initiate actions to conduct cybersecurity engineering research and analysis and provides recommendations for the implementation of security mechanisms
  • Initiate actions to apply advanced concepts of cyber engineering and cybersecurity to development and architecture projects
  • Coordinate effort to develop cybersecurity documentation, concept papers, and test plans required by Command policies and the Risk Management Framework
  • Analyze complex information independently and takes appropriate actions, and reviews and implements recommendations from others
  • Maintain extensive knowledge and understanding of DOD and/or IC engineering efforts, across multiple engineering disciplines
  • Develop and delivers articulate and effective briefings/presentations on complex cybersecurity engineering topics as applicable to assigned projects to any size audience that may include high-level decision makers
  • Prioritize competing requirements and tasks, and manages long-term and short-term obligations
  • Coordinate effort to develop all cybersecurity documentation, concept papers, and test plans required by Command policies and the Risk Management Framework
  • Initiate actions to evaluate functional operation and performance in light of test results and makes recommendations regarding C&A
  • Effectively provides engineering guidance to cybersecurity engineers Level I and II

Experience:

Minimum 15 years of experience as a Cyberspace Operations Engineer or related functional field with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related discipline. Must have a DoD 8140/DoD 8570 IAM Level II Certification. (Please contact a Themis Insight representative for additional details and a current list of DoD 8140/DoD 8570 IAM Level II Certifications.)

Position requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

About this role

Summary

Develops and analyzes cybersecurity solutions supporting military cyberspace operations.

Job title

Cybersecurity Engineer 3

Experience level

15+ years

Minimum experience

15+ years exp

Industry

cybersecurity

Location requirements

Annapolis Junction, MD; on-site; clearance required

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

TS/SCI clearanceDOD 8140/DoD 8570 IAM Level IIcybersecuritycyber engineeringtest plans

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

cybersecuritycyber engineeringrisk management frameworkDOD cybersecurity policies
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Annapolis Junction, MD, USA

On-site City