Cardinal Technology Systems Corp. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiative in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (C&A Lead) to work for our company.

• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.
• Lead security controls assessment and implementation for technology integration pilots.
• Establish risk frameworks for pilot design and execution activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal security requirements (NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP).
• Conduct security assessments of proposed technology insertions.
• Define security boundaries and controls for pilot environments.
• Coordinate with RMF and security teams on authorization activities.
• Ensure pilots maintain security posture and avoid becoming security liabilities.
• Assess security readiness for scaling pilots into production.
• Develop security metrics for measuring pilot and production outcomes.
• Lead security governance review processes and decision points.
• Ensure alignment with CISA Zero Trust Strategy and security architecture.
• Conduct risk assessments for technology insertions across federated environments.
• Support continuous monitoring and security validation of integrated capabilities.
• Provide security guidance to development and operations teams.
• Document security controls, procedures, and compliance evidence.
• Please note that this is a pipeline position, meaning we are proactively identifying qualified candidates for anticipated future opportunities, and there may not be an immediate opening at the time of application.

• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Required Education: BS in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related degree; Master’s degree preferred, or HS Diploma and 7+ years of directly relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or security architecture.
• Expert knowledge of federal security frameworks (NIST 800-53, RMF, FISMA).
• Experience leading security assessments and authorization activities.
• Strong understanding of risk management and security controls implementation.
• Experience with security compliance in operational environments.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and implementation principles.
• Experience assessing security of AI/ML and emerging technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent documentation and communication abilities.

• Desired Certifications: DoD 8140 IAT Level III: CAP, CRISC, ITIL, PMP, or similar operations/project management certification.
• Experience with CISA programs or similar federal cybersecurity operations.
• Background in security assessment of malware analysis platforms.
• Experience with cloud security assessment and authorization.
• Knowledge of critical infrastructure security requirements.
• Experience with continuous monitoring and automated compliance tools.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and security automation practices.
• Background in penetration testing or vulnerability assessment.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Paid Life
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Semi-monthly pay cycle

Cardinal Technology Systems, Corp (“CTech-Sys”), www.ctech-sys.com, is an SBA Certified 8(a) and HUBZone company located in the National Capital Region (NCR) and serves both government and commercial clients such clients as US CBP, US CIS, DLA, DFuse Technologies, and American Environmental Engineering Consultants.

Cardinal Technology Systems, Corp is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and it’s our policy to consider applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, alienage, ancestry, or any other factors prohibited by law. Employment selections are based on company and client requirements and the qualifications and skills of the candidate. CTech-Sys is committed to actively capitalizing on the diversity of skills, talents and perspectives of our employees.