Associate Computer Security Engineer

EGS is seeking Associate Computer Security Engineers to support cybersecurity governance, cloud authorization, and compliance activities at the Savannah River Site. This position supports Department of Energy (DOE) and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) cybersecurity initiatives focused on cloud security, FedRAMP compliance, and cybersecurity governance processes. This is a long term contract position that comes with top competitive rates and great benefits. This role is ideal for an early-career cybersecurity professional interested in cloud security, cybersecurity compliance, governance, and regulatory frameworks. The selected candidate will work closely with experienced cybersecurity personnel and receive mentorship related to DOE/NNSA cybersecurity standards, cloud authorization activities, and security compliance processes.The successful candidate will support cloud security documentation, security assessments, compliance reviews, and continuous monitoring efforts while helping maintain alignment with NIST, FedRAMP, and DOE cybersecurity requirements.MUST BE US CITIZENCyber Monitoring uniquely emphasized:phishing reviewIOC analysisalert managementsecurity monitoringlogging/security toolingCyber Response uniquely emphasized:digital forensicsevidence preservationforensic reportingCellebrite / Magnet Axiomchain of custodyCloud Security & Compliance uniquely emphasized:FedRAMPcloud authorizationsSSP documentationAzure/M365compliance governanceCommon Controls & RMF uniquely emphasized:RMF lifecyclecommon controlscategorizationcontrol implementationauthorizationcontinuous monitoringRequired QualificationsEducation & ExperienceOne of the following combinations is required:Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related disciplineNon-technical Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of related experienceAssociate's degree in IT-related field with 2+ years of related experienceNon-technical Associate's degree with 4+ years of related experienceHigh School Diploma/GED with 6+ years of equivalent experienceRequired SkillsStrong written communication and technical composition skillsFamiliarity with cloud security concepts and cybersecurity compliance frameworksBasic understanding of FedRAMP, RMF, NIST SP 800-series, or related frameworksFoundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles and security controlsAbility to conduct detailed research and synthesize technical findingsStrong analytical and critical thinking skillsAbility to work effectively in a collaborative team environmentWillingness to learn new technologies, frameworks, and regulatory requirementsAbility to work onsite with limited telework availabilityPreferred QualificationsExposure to enterprise IT or cloud computing environmentsExperience with Microsoft cloud technologies such as Azure or Microsoft 365Experience supporting collaborative technical or research-based projectsUnderstanding of cybersecurity governance, compliance, or risk management activitiesInterest in cloud security authorization and compliance operationsPrevious DOE, federal, defense, or nuclear industry experienceActive DOE Q or L Clearance preferredSecurity RequirementsMust be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q ClearanceActive DOE clearance preferred but not required to start