Credence
Overview
Credence is seeking a mid‑level Cybersecurity Engineer to join our Technology Foundation Services Team. The role supports enterprise cybersecurity operations with an emphasis on Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation, continuous monitoring, and compliance support for Department of Defense information systems. Duties include supporting authorization and audit activities, coordinating with technical engineering teams, and handling RMF sustainment and assessment activities across on‑premises and cloud environments.
Base pay range $100,000.00/yr – $150,000.00/yr
Responsibilities
Support RMF lifecycle activities, including control implementation support, assessment preparation, authorization sustainment, and continuous monitoring.
Develop, update, and maintain RMF artifacts in eMASS (SSPs, POA&Ms, assessment evidence, and supporting documentation).
Assist with Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) activities and validation of control implementation.
Help prepare for cybersecurity inspections, audits, CCRIs, CVAs, and other compliance reviews.
Review vulnerability scan results, STIG findings, and audit outputs; develop risk‑based remediation plans.
Develop and track POA&Ms for vulnerabilities and compliance findings.
Coordinate with engineering and operations teams to ensure remediation actions are documented, validated, and reported.
Provide compliance status updates, metrics, and briefing materials as required.
Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation (procedures, plans, technical narratives, compliance artifacts).
Support change management activities by providing security impact input and documentation updates.
Assist with preparation of leadership reports, dashboards, and compliance briefings.
Provide cybersecurity engineering input to system design, architecture, and configuration discussions.
Collaborate with patching, endpoint, and infrastructure teams while focusing on governance, documentation, and compliance.
Support enterprise initiatives such as Zero Trust and cloud security from an engineering and compliance perspective.
Qualifications
Secret security clearance required.
DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II required.
Minimum 5 years of cybersecurity experience, with demonstrated involvement in RMF, compliance, or system authorization support.
Experience supporting RMF documentation, assessments, and continuous monitoring activities.
Familiarity with NIST SP 800‑53, RMF, STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity policies.
Experience with vulnerability management processes and POA&M development.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function & Industries Information Technology; IT Services and IT Consulting
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Base pay range $100,000.00/yr – $150,000.00/yr
Responsibilities
Support RMF lifecycle activities, including control implementation support, assessment preparation, authorization sustainment, and continuous monitoring.
Develop, update, and maintain RMF artifacts in eMASS (SSPs, POA&Ms, assessment evidence, and supporting documentation).
Assist with Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) activities and validation of control implementation.
Help prepare for cybersecurity inspections, audits, CCRIs, CVAs, and other compliance reviews.
Review vulnerability scan results, STIG findings, and audit outputs; develop risk‑based remediation plans.
Develop and track POA&Ms for vulnerabilities and compliance findings.
Coordinate with engineering and operations teams to ensure remediation actions are documented, validated, and reported.
Provide compliance status updates, metrics, and briefing materials as required.
Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation (procedures, plans, technical narratives, compliance artifacts).
Support change management activities by providing security impact input and documentation updates.
Assist with preparation of leadership reports, dashboards, and compliance briefings.
Provide cybersecurity engineering input to system design, architecture, and configuration discussions.
Collaborate with patching, endpoint, and infrastructure teams while focusing on governance, documentation, and compliance.
Support enterprise initiatives such as Zero Trust and cloud security from an engineering and compliance perspective.
Qualifications
Secret security clearance required.
DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II required.
Minimum 5 years of cybersecurity experience, with demonstrated involvement in RMF, compliance, or system authorization support.
Experience supporting RMF documentation, assessments, and continuous monitoring activities.
Familiarity with NIST SP 800‑53, RMF, STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity policies.
Experience with vulnerability management processes and POA&M development.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function & Industries Information Technology; IT Services and IT Consulting
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McLean, VA .
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