Diligent Consulting Inc is hiring: Cybersecurity Engineer in Washington

Join to apply for the Cybersecurity Engineer role at Diligent Consulting Inc 3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Cybersecurity Engineer role at Diligent Consulting Inc Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Title: Security Engineer (Contingent Upon Award) Hiring Company: Diligent Consulting Inc. Client: Government Publishing Office (GPO) Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid/On-site) Remote: Must reside within commuting distance of GPO HQ in Washington, D.C. for required monthly and ad hoc in-person meetings Clearance: Public Trust or ability to obtain (higher clearance may be required) Estimated Period of Performance: September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2029 Overview: This position is contingent upon contract award. Diligent Consulting Inc. is seeking a skilled Security Engineer to support the Government Publishing Office (GPO) under the SecDevOps Program , a federal cybersecurity modernization effort. This program enhances GPO’s enterprise security posture through the implementation of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) , secure DevOps practices , and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. As a Security Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing and managing key security technologies and controls aligned with both Zero Trust enforcement and Risk Management Framework (RMF) objectives. Key Responsibilities: Deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, and Zscaler Implement and enforce Conditional Access policies to support identity- and device-based trust enforcement Design and manage technical security control implementations that support RMF compliance Document control implementations and test results for audits, assessments, and compliance tracking Collaborate with other security engineers, compliance analysts, and system administrators to ensure integrated, mission-aligned solutions Support incident response teams with security tool insights and enhancements when needed Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field Experience: 10 years of related technical experience in cybersecurity engineering, enterprise security architecture, or security operations Certifications (Preferred): Microsoft SC-200, CompTIA Security+, or CISSP Other Requirements: U.S. Citizenship required Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance (or higher, as required) Reside within commuting distance of Washington, D.C. for required on-site activities Why Join Diligent? Diligent Consulting Inc. is a veteran-owned, mission-focused IT and cybersecurity services provider. Supporting the GPO’s SecDevOps initiative means helping modernize and protect federal digital infrastructure. You'll join a collaborative team of experts working to implement secure, cutting-edge solutions that enable government transparency and resilience. Powered by JazzHR DW8ND6dhPR Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology Industries Internet Publishing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Diligent Consulting Inc by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Cyber Security Engineer” roles. Reston, VA $70,000.00-$100,000.00 2 weeks ago Washington, DC $80,000.00-$85,000.00 4 days ago District of Columbia, United States $90,000.00-$145,000.00 9 months ago Maryland, United States $90,000.00-$155,000.00 9 months ago Cybersecurity Engineer (SOAR) [JOB ID 20250725] Cybersecurity Engineer (SOAR) [JOB ID 20250725] Cloud Security - Information Security Engineer- Remote Cyber Defense Detection Engineer, Mandiant, Google Cloud District of Columbia, United States $108,000.00-$155,000.00 2 weeks ago Cyber Defense Detection Engineer, Mandiant, Google Cloud Maryland, United States $108,000.00-$155,000.00 2 weeks ago Information System Security Engineer Solutions Architect Information System Security Engineer Solutions Architect (Senior) Senior Cybersecurity & Compliance Analyst Reston, VA $145,000.00-$165,000.00 1 month ago Advanced Security Engineer - Cyber Security Washington, DC $104,000.00-$156,000.00 6 days ago United States $119,813.31-$207,174.33 1 week ago Security Monitoring Specialist (SIEM, ZTA tools) Arlington, VA $98,000.00-$115,000.00 5 months ago District of Columbia, United States $160,000.00-$200,000.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr