CyberSecurity Engineer SME

PMAT Inc.

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San Diego, CA (On-Site/Office)

Job Title: CyberSecurity Engineer SME

About Us: PMAT is an innovative small business founded with a passion for developing forward-leaning solutions from exceptional people that increase the mission's capability. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. Our passion is working on complex and progressive challenges such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, or heterogeneous data analysis. We recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experiment relentlessly. We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities. We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room. Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper. We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in naval warfare while playing a critical role in supporting Project Overmatch's vision. If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about supporting our nation's defense, we encourage you to apply.

About the role: This role resides within Project Overmatch's Data pillar and involves designing and automating security pipelines to enhance software security posture within a DevSecOps framework. Responsibilities include automating vulnerability scans, implementing mitigations, and managing automated Docker container builds. The role may require the development of multi-enclave security pipelines, contingent on binary modification levels accepted by RAISE+.

Responsibilities:
  • Ensure zero critical and high vulnerabilities across production and development environments.
  • Manage and document Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) for medium-level findings.
  • Maintain continuous burndown of medium-level vulnerabilities.
  • Develop and implement mitigations in compliance with ISSM-approved timelines based on vulnerability severity.
  • Enhance security automation processes for streamlined vulnerability remediation.
  • Work closely with cybersecurity and development teams to improve security best practices within DevSecOps pipelines.

Required Skills and Experience:
  • 10 or more years relevant experience.
  • Hands-on experience with Tekton for CI/CD automation.
  • Proficiency in Docker containerization and security hardening.
  • Strong understanding of security vulnerability management within a DevSecOps pipeline.
  • Familiarity with secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) principles.

Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • DoD Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) qualification desired; must meet or be capable of satisfying DoD 8140 requirements.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, container security scanning tools, and infrastructure as code (IaC).
  • Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
  • Familiarity with AI/ML-driven security automation and anomaly detection.

Education and Certification Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related discipline).
  • Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CEH, CISM) are a plus.

Citizenship and Clearance requirement:
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Active Secret clearance required.
  • TS eligible; active TS-SCI security clearance desired.

Location: On site; San Diego, CA; NAVWAR

Work Environment: PMAT offices as needed. Remote work is also acceptable depending on location and access to a PMAT office. In some cases, work in a government facility may be required. Travel may be required for customer engagement, team coordination, and potentially for business development.

PMAT is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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