Cybersecurity Engineer

Cybersecurity Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team, focusing on the security assessment and risk management of IT systems embedded within tactical vehicles. This role will be critical in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data and systems operating in challenging and dynamic environments. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and have demonstrable experience applying it to complex, real-world systems. This role requires hands-on technical expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities:

• Perform security assessments of IT systems to ensure their confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Apply the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to complex, real-world systems.
• Conduct vulnerability scanning and security architecture reviews.
• Utilize security assessment tools such as static code analyzers, dynamic application security testing (DAST) tools, or network analysis tools.
• Configure, secure, and troubleshoot network hardware.
• Implement security hardening techniques for operating systems, network devices, and applications.

Essential Skills:

• 10 years of experience in security engineering.
• Masters Degree is a must!
• CISSP or CISM certification.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering with a focus on RMF.
• Strong understanding of NIST SP 800-37, SP 800-53, SP 800-60, SP 800-160, and other relevant NIST publications.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools, specifically Nessus or ACAS.
• Proficiency in both Linux and Windows operating systems.

Job Type & Location:

This is a permanent position based out of St. Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr. Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. *Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only.

Workplace Type:

This is a hybrid position in St. Louis, MO.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 18, 2025.

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