- United States Citizenship (Dual citizenship not authorized) and an Active DoD or DOE eligiblity with favorable determination is required per government contract.***
Main Sail seeks a
Cyber Security Engineer to support a critical U.S. Navy initiative aimed at improving the resilience, security, and transparency of its global supply chain. The ideal candidate will safeguard our organization’s information systems, identify potential security threats, and implement effective countermeasures. This role requires a deep understanding of network, application, and system security and the ability to adapt to ever-evolving cyber threats. The Cyber Security Engineer will work closely with the IT and security teams to ensure the highest level of security for all company data and systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, oversee implementation, and monitor security measures to protect information systems, networks, and data.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits.
- Investigate security breaches and lead incident response efforts.
- Develop, update, and enforce enterprise security policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with IT to enhance firewall, intrusion detection, and prevention systems (IDS/IPS).
- Oversee Implementation and maintenance of security solutions, such as antivirus, encryption, and data loss prevention systems.
- Conduct internal and external security audits to ensure compliance with industry security standards and certifications (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2).
- Coordinate with external auditors and regulators during the audit process to demonstrate compliance with required security certifications.
- Maintain documentation and evidence for audit purposes, ensuring readiness for annual or periodic certification renewals.
- Continuously monitor for emerging security threats and vulnerabilities and update systems accordingly.
- Support risk management processes by identifying and mitigating potential security risks.
- Create and maintain security documentation, including risk assessments, disaster recovery plans, and audit reports.
- Provide training and guidance to staff on security awareness and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, such as NIST-800-171, DOD RMF, DOD 8140.
Experience And Qualifications
- At least 3 years of experience in a relevant Cloud Security role and a computer/information science technical degree.
- At least 3 years of experience in a relevant Cloud Security role; or
- At least 3 years of related fieldwork experience in Penetration Testing and/or Application Security.
- at least 3 years in a software development role.
- at least 3 of which in a cyber security role and a technical degree in computer/information science
Location: Remote
Period of Performance: 01/2025 - 01/2026 (one year with possible extension)
- United States Citizenship (Dual citizenship not authorized) and an Active DoD or DOE eligiblity with favorable determination is required per government contract.***
Main Sail provides competitive pay and benefits that include medical, dental, 401K and paid time-off to qualified employees. Exact pay rates will vary based on skills, experience and location. Main Sail is an Equal Opportunity Employer.