Cybersecurity Engineer

Additional Information

• Sector: Government Defense Military

• Department: Engineering IT Cybersecurity

• Role: Cybersecurity Engineering DevSecOps

• KSAs: RMF MBSE ADO DevSecOps Systems Engineering Cybersecurity Security Scans Code Analysis Agile Technical Writing Presentation Skills

• Special: Secret Clearance Required

Project Scope

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles frameworks (e.g. NIST ISO) and their application in embedded environments

• Hands-on experience with DevSecOps practices and secure software assurance methodologies

• Proven proficiency in Azure DevOps (ADO) for project tracking build/release management and pipeline automation

• Ability to design and implement CI/CD pipelines tailored to embedded systems

• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git or SVN

Mandatory Skills

• Cybersecurity Engineering IT Systems Engineering Software Engineering

• DevSecOps expertise including RMF MBSE ADO and security scanning tools

• Agile methodologies

Desirable Skills (Optional)

• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert

• Certified Embedded Systems Engineer (CESE)

Rate Flexibility

• NA

Deal Breakers

• Bonus but highly desired: RMF and cyber systems experience specifically with MBSE tools

• Must hold Interim DoD Secret clearance (with ability to obtain full DoD Secret clearance)

• US Citizenship required

Requirement Email Copy

Spencer Cole LLC is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support onsite programs at Redstone Arsenal Huntsville Alabama.

The position requires a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles particularly in embedded software development environments. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in DevSecOps practices Azure DevOps (ADO) and CI/CD pipeline design for embedded systems.

We are mission partners dedicated to providing world-class engineering support. Our culture emphasizes collaboration idea-sharing cross-training and mentoring. The selected candidate must align with Spencer Coles Corporate Responsibility Initiatives Culture and Work Values integrating seamlessly within the customer environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement DevSecOps and software assurance best practices

• Design develop and secure embedded systems

• Utilize Azure DevOps (ADO) for tracking CI/CD pipelines and release management

• Conduct code analysis vulnerability assessments and automated security testing

• Maintain secure version control using Git/SVN

• Collaborate in Agile/Scrum environments

• Support mission-critical cybersecurity requirements in a classified environment

Qualifications

• Education: BS in Engineering Computer Science Cybersecurity or related technical field (Masters preferred)

• Experience: 5 years in DevSecOps/embedded cybersecurity or Masters with 3 years

• Clearance: Interim DoD Secret prior to start; US Citizenship required

• Certifications: CompTIA Security or CISSP Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert CESE preferred

Required KSAs

• 5 years in DevSecOps (embedded systems focus)

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST ISO)

• Proficiency in Azure DevOps (ADO) and CI/CD pipeline development

• Experience with code analysis vulnerability scanning and mitigation strategies

• Strong Agile methodology background

• Excellent problem-solving analytical and communication skills

• Ability to prioritize tasks in a high-tempo secure environment