Information Security Engineer

  • Location

    Orlando

  • Sector:

  • Job type:

    Temporary

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Hannah Pegues

  • Contact email:

    h.pegues@ioassociates.com

  • Job ref:

    BBBH165218_1753979478

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

  • Consultant:

    Hannah Pegues

Cyber Security Engineer - Summary

Responsibilities:

  • Define cybersecurity requirements and integrate security practices across the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

  • Conduct security assessments using both manual and automated tools; present findings to stakeholders.

  • Perform offensive security testing to identify vulnerabilities in network-enabled and web applications.

  • Recommend mitigations to address software-level threats and ensure secure coding practices.

  • Collaborate closely with development teams to embed security into system design.

  • Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and RMF is preferred.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent military/professional experience).

  • 5+ years of experience in software or systems engineering, with strong Linux administration and scripting (e.g., shell, Python) skills.

  • Experience in threat assessment, vulnerability management, NIST SP 800-53 compliance, and use of adversarial testing tools.

  • Strong technical documentation and reporting skills; experience with Cyber Range Environments a plus.

  • Understanding of risk and compliance frameworks.

  • Required: IAT Level II certification (Security+ or SSCP) upon hire; must maintain CE credits.

  • Clearance: U.S. Citizenship with eligibility for Secret or Top Secret clearance required