Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Augustine Consulting, Inc. is a Woman-Owned Small Business professional services provider of engineering and technical services to the United States Government. We seek an experienced Cybersecurity Analyst to serve as a part of the ACI’s Government Programs Team, which supports the PdM SSCV program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

A Senior Cybersecurity Egineer at ACI functions as a technical expert implementing advanced cyber defense solutions to safeguard networks and information system assets. Conducts network security scans, analyzes results, and leads security issue remediation as a part of a larger team. Manages host-based security platforms to ensure the security and compliance of all connected systems. Ensures information system assets are built to Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) technical security standards and are deployed successfully. Conducts static and dynamic code testing and reviews for all third-party and internally developed software. Responsible for cybersecurity audits to ensure compliance with all cybersecurity policies and procedures. Assists with DoD Risk Management Framework actions within eMASS and NIST Special Publication 800-53 v4/5 control assessments. Uses threat intelligence and comprehensive knowledge of the organization’s security posture to continuously assess risk and advise executive leadership

A Cyber Security Engineer who fits our team is:

• Dynamic: contributes energy and enthusiasm to our daily tasks, to the team’s interactions, and to the Company’s mission.


• Thorough: possesses an unparalleled work ethic; produces complete, even polished products; persistent; mission-focused; asks “Why?” as often as necessary to get to the root of the matter.


• Mature: respects others’ opinions, beliefs, and culture; listens to ideas, shares thoughts, and works independently and together to contribute insights to the company’s leaders.


• Forthright: speaks with conviction; argues based on understanding, respectfully.


• Inquisitive: seeks deeper explanations of how systems work, not the surface-level description of the actors involved; goes beyond “stick-fetching” to connect the unconnected.


• Timely: shows up, ready to think, prepared to get on with the day’s assignments; contributes analytical insights that meet time-sensitive, reasonable requests.


• Honest: knows what’s right, what’s legal, what’s appropriate; acts accordingly.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.


• Due to the sensitive nature of the work being performed, a candidate must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.


• High School Diploma/GED and 20 years' experience or,


• Associate's Degree and 16 years' experience or,


• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and ten years' experience or,


• Master's Degree in a related field and 5 years' experience.


• CompTIA Security+ Certification


• Minimum five years of RMF experience or equivalent education in the field.


• Experience with NIST SP 800-53 v4/5


• Experience with DOD Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)


• Experience with DOD Risk Management Framework (RMF)


• CompTIA Security+ Certification

Preferred Qulaifications:

• Experience with AWS and/or Azure


• Experience with Tenable Security Center and Nessus Scanner.


• Experience with McAfee Antivirus and/or Trellix Endpoint Security.


• Experience with cARMY/ECMA


• Experience with Army Mission Command Systems


• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)


• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CSSP)


• CompTIA Cloud + Certification

Augustine Consulting, Inc. offers a robust benefits package which includes:

• Competitive salary


• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans


• Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance plans


• Retirement Savings Plan


• Paid Time Off


• Paid Parental Leave


• Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement Program

Pay Band Information:

$155,900 - $238,800

The ACI pay band for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of a specific compensation. Factors that influence the pay offered to a specific candidate for this position include, but are not limited to, federal and state laws; federal government contract labor categories and contract wage rates; relevant prior work experience; a candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors; geographic location; education; and certifications.

Augustine Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.