Defense Unicorns
Cybersecurity Engineer (FedD139)
About this role
Support DoD cybersecurity accreditation efforts for a Software Factory implementation, leading RMF processes and continuous authority to operate (cATO) initiatives. Champion modern security practices within government systems while navigating DoD approval workflows and contributing to open-source solutions.
What you'll do
- Lead accreditation efforts aligned with NIST-800 series requirements and DoD standards
- Develop and implement cybersecurity policies, procedures, and controls for compliance
- Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate threats
- Collaborate with developers, architects, and government stakeholders on security integration
- Perform security testing and evaluation using tools like STIGs and ACAS
- Prepare accreditation documentation including System Security Plans and Security Assessment Reports
What they're looking for
- NIST-800 standards and DoD accreditation processes
- eMASS security control documentation and implementation
- Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing tools
- DevSecOps and Agile methodologies
- Infrastructure as Code and Compliance as Code practices
- Security architecture and risk analysis
- Cross-functional collaboration and technical communication
- DoD security clearance eligibility
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Defense Unicorns
Defense Unicorns builds software platforms and infrastructure services for defense and government customers, including containerized applications, package management systems, and Kubernetes-based deployment environments for disconnected or hybrid cloud settings. The company is hiring software engineers, platform engineers, technical writers, and military SkillBridge interns to develop, deploy, and support these mission-critical systems.
- Website
- defenseunicorns.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience with the RMF process and achieving ATO/cATO accreditation in a DoD environment. What was your role and what challenges did you overcome?
- Describe your hands-on experience applying NIST 800-53 controls. How have you translated technical implementations into security control responses that non-technical stakeholders like Approving Officials could understand?