{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8bb27d99f35e543a5151abfe","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8bb27d99f35e543a5151abfe","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8bb27d99f35e543a5151abfe","title":"Cyber Security Engineer","description":"Overview:\n\nGOV CIO is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to design, implement, and sustain security capabilities that align with Zero Trust principles across AF IC mission systems. The Air Force Intelligence Community (AF IC) is advancing its enterprise cybersecurity posture through a comprehensive Zero Trust architecture. This role supports critical intelligence missions and requires strong collaboration with AF cyber, IT, and mission operations stakeholders. This position will be located at Joint Base San Antonio in San Antonio, TX and will be an onsite position.\n\nResponsibilities:\nEngineer cybersecurity solutions aligned with Zero Trust architecture pillars: identity, devices, networks, applications/workloads, data, and analytics.\nImplement technical controls supporting continuous verification, micro-segmentation, and access enforcement.\nSupport AF IC Zero Trust initiatives, including ICAM modernization, data tagging, and attribute-based access control.\nIntegrate security tools and platforms such as SIEM, EDR, SOAR, identity providers, and boundary security systems.\nDevelop and maintain security documentation: system security plans, architecture diagrams, configuration standards, and POA&Ms.\nParticipate in and support AF and IC accreditation activities following NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI standards, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.\nConduct security assessments, risk analyses, vulnerability scans, and remediation activities.\nCollaborate with enterprise architects, cloud engineers, and mission partners to design secure workflows and secure data flows.\nEvaluate emerging Zero Trust technologies and recommend adoption strategies to enhance AF IC mission resilience.\nQualifications:\n\nHigh School with 10+ years (or commensurate experience)\n\nRequired Skills and Experience\n\nClearance Required: TS/SCI\n\nExperience in the AF Intelligence Community, Air Force ISR, 16th Air Force, or other IC mission organizations\n\nIAT III Level Certification, CASP+/SecurityX, CCNP, CISA, CISSP, or CCSP\n\nStrong understanding of Zero Trust principles, frameworks, and DoD Zero Trust Strategy.\n\nHands-on experience with security operations, vulnerability management, identity security, or network security.\n\nFamiliarity with NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, DoD Cloud SRG, and IC security guidelines.\n\nExperience with security tools such as Splunk, ArcSight, Elastic, CrowdStrike, Tanium, or similar.\n\nPreferred Skills and Experience\n\nBackground in DevSecOps, automation, or IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Kubernetes.\nExperience engineering solutions involving data tagging, cross-domain systems, or ABAC enforcement.\n\n#NSS\n\n#DL\n\n#TLM\n\nPosted Salary Range: USD $180,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr.","company":"GovCIO","rawCompany":"govcio","city":"Hampton","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-10-02T12:54:58.822Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1212.00","title":"Information Security Analysts","slug":"information-security-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Cyber Security Engineer","description":"Overview:\n\nGOV CIO is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to design, implement, and sustain security capabilities that align with Zero Trust principles across AF IC mission systems. The Air Force Intelligence Community (AF IC) is advancing its enterprise cybersecurity posture through a comprehensive Zero Trust architecture. This role supports critical intelligence missions and requires strong collaboration with AF cyber, IT, and mission operations stakeholders. This position will be located at Joint Base San Antonio in San Antonio, TX and will be an onsite position.\n\nResponsibilities:\nEngineer cybersecurity solutions aligned with Zero Trust architecture pillars: identity, devices, networks, applications/workloads, data, and analytics.\nImplement technical controls supporting continuous verification, micro-segmentation, and access enforcement.\nSupport AF IC Zero Trust initiatives, including ICAM modernization, data tagging, and attribute-based access control.\nIntegrate security tools and platforms such as SIEM, EDR, SOAR, identity providers, and boundary security systems.\nDevelop and maintain security documentation: system security plans, architecture diagrams, configuration standards, and POA&Ms.\nParticipate in and support AF and IC accreditation activities following NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI standards, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.\nConduct security assessments, risk analyses, vulnerability scans, and remediation activities.\nCollaborate with enterprise architects, cloud engineers, and mission partners to design secure workflows and secure data flows.\nEvaluate emerging Zero Trust technologies and recommend adoption strategies to enhance AF IC mission resilience.\nQualifications:\n\nHigh School with 10+ years (or commensurate experience)\n\nRequired Skills and Experience\n\nClearance Required: TS/SCI\n\nExperience in the AF Intelligence Community, Air Force ISR, 16th Air Force, or other IC mission organizations\n\nIAT III Level Certification, CASP+/SecurityX, CCNP, CISA, CISSP, or CCSP\n\nStrong understanding of Zero Trust principles, frameworks, and DoD Zero Trust Strategy.\n\nHands-on experience with security operations, vulnerability management, identity security, or network security.\n\nFamiliarity with NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, DoD Cloud SRG, and IC security guidelines.\n\nExperience with security tools such as Splunk, ArcSight, Elastic, CrowdStrike, Tanium, or similar.\n\nPreferred Skills and Experience\n\nBackground in DevSecOps, automation, or IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Kubernetes.\nExperience engineering solutions involving data tagging, cross-domain systems, or ABAC enforcement.\n\n#NSS\n\n#DL\n\n#TLM\n\nPosted Salary Range: USD $180,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr.","datePosted":"2026-10-02T12:54:58.822Z","dateModified":"2026-10-02T12:54:58.822Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"GovCIO","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Hampton","addressRegion":"VA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"8bb27d99f35e543a5151abfe"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8bb27d99f35e543a5151abfe"}}