Cybersecurity Engineer

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.