Cloud Engineer

Location: Fort Meade, MD

Our Mission:

At Dobbs Defense, we deliver mission-centric IT, Cyber, and data analytics solutions for our government and commercial clients through the convergence of automation, innovation, training, and education. Delivering high-quality IT, cybersecurity, and data analytics solutions through proven and innovative methods is our vision.

Job Description:

Dobbs Defense Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer skilled in conducting assessments of cybersecurity architectures and implementation and recommend improvements in flexibility, scalability, and security. The candidate would attend coordination and synchronization sessions within the geographic area focused on cybersecurity tasking, operations support, and maintenance of cybersecurity systems. The candidate would maintain awareness of system security status and recommend solutions to prevent unauthorized activities. Provide engineering guidance to cybersecurity engineers Level I and II and guide the implementation of appropriate operational structures and processes to ensure an effective cybersecurity program.

Duties: 

• Initiates actions to conduct cybersecurity engineering research and analysis and provides recommendations for the implementation of security mechanisms
• Develops and delivers articulate and effective briefings/presentations on complex cybersecurity engineering topics as applicable to assigned projects to any size audience that may include high-level decision makers
• Plans and schedules the installation of new or modified security hardware, operating systems, and software applications
• Analyzes complex information independently and takes appropriate actions, and reviews and implements recommendations from other
• Coordinates effort to develop all cybersecurity documentation, concept papers, and test plans required by Command policies and the Risk Management Framework
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge and understanding of DOD and/or Intelligence Community (IC) engineering efforts, across multiple engineering disciplines 

Qualifications: 

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum 15 years of experience with cybersecurity or information assurance
• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAM Level II Certification 

Working Environment:
Onsite

Required Clearance: 
Top Secret SCI with CI poly 

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

Dobbs Defense Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), gender expression and transgender status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital or domestic partner status, genetic information, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. 

HUBZone Requirement:
Dobbs Defense Solutions is a certified HUBZone small business and must maintain compliance with applicable SBA HUBZone requirements. As part of the hiring and compliance process, applicable candidates may be required to provide proof of residency and other documentation to verify HUBZone eligibility. Employees are expected to provide requested documentation and maintain applicable residency requirements throughout employment.

Salary Range:
Pay range information will be disclosed consistent with applicable state and local pay transparency laws once available. For this position, the anticipated salary range is $118,000.000-$125,000.00, depending on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.